What good book could be written in prison? Of course it's possible, but would it be enough to become famous and be a great source of inspiration for people? Well, that's exactly what Marco Polo did. He wrote a book in prison, and it was brilliant enough to become famous. Marco has had a very adventurous life and has an incredible story to tell. He did a huge favor for everyone and put it on paper. It has had rich moments and difficult moments, but the important moments greatly outweigh the heavy moments. Marco Polo didn't have both of his parents around when he was growing up. He was born in 1254 in Venice, Italy, to a wealthy Venetian merchant family. Venice was at the time the center of Mediterranean trade (Silk Road). Marco was raised by his mother because his father and uncle were away (Hoyt). Marco was an Italian merchant traveler and he surpassed all other travelers in his determination, his writings and his influence (Silk Road). From his travels, Marco gained great knowledge and incredible wonder (Biography). There was a trip he took that had a big impact on him. Marco Polo traveled across China and returned to recount his action-packed adventure. Marco Polo's father, Niccolo Polo, and Marco's uncle, Maffeo Polo, were brothers who traveled to China during Marco's youth. They went on a trip to Asia. During their journey, they discovered and explored present-day China (Biography). Marco was only six years old when his father and uncle left on a journey (Silk Road). They were gone for about nine years. Marco was fifteen years old when his father and uncle returned to Venice. While they were away, Marco's mother died. She died before Marco was fifteen. This would be big news since the two brothers returned, b...... middle of paper ......e traveled and discovered America in 1492 (Szalay). Marco Polo had a very exploring life and he never had a dull moment. He traveled most of his life and returned to tell the world his story, becoming an inspiration to many. Works Cited Andrews, Evan. “11 Things You May Not Know About Marco Polo.” History. A&E Television Networks, and Web. April 29, 2014.Hoyt, Alia. “Who was Marco Polo?” How it works. How it works, and Web. April 30, 2014. “Marco Polo and his travels. » Silk Road. Silk Road Foundation, nd Web. April 28, 2014. “Biography of Marco Polo. » Biography. A&E Television Networks, and Web. April 29, 2014. “Exhibition scene at the Marco Polo Museum: Marco Polo and Rustichello of Pisa. » Information about Korcula. Np, and Web. May 5, 2014. Szalay, Jessie. “Marco Polo: Facts, Biography and Travels.” » Science live. Tech Media Network, February 27, 2013. Web. April 29. 2014.