Except Marco Polo's accounts of china, although not of his visit, is replete with verifiable, and for an European of the time spectacular and unbelievable, details. If he didn't visit himself, he must have had very close contact with someone who did visit, and was truthful in telling Polo what he saw and experienced.
The story of Polo's unknown source must be as amazing as the journey polo attributed to himself.
The story of Polo's unknown source must be as amazing as the journey polo attributed to himself.