What is the main message of The Travels of Marco Polo?

From a
historical point of view, the message seemed to be one of self- glorification and spiking the
age of exploration that ended up defining much of world history.  Polo's writing reflects the
interest in the exploration of "the Orient" and the areas that were not located in
Europe.  His work was read by the likes of Christopher Columbus and other explorers.  The
message that comes out of...