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Across Mongolian Plains

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Author : Roy Chapman Andrews
language : en
Publisher: Fredonia Books (NL)
Release Date : 2001

Across Mongolian Plains written by Roy Chapman Andrews and has been published by Fredonia Books (NL) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Biography & Autobiography categories.

A popular narrative of the second Asiatic expedition of the American Museum of Natural History, 1918-1919.

Adventures In Mongolia

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Author : James Gilmour
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1886

Adventures In Mongolia written by James Gilmour and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1886 with Missions categories.

Mongolian Adv

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Author : Henning Haslund
language : en
Publisher: Long Riders' Guild Press
Release Date : 2001-09-01

Mongolian Adv written by Henning Haslund and has been published by Long Riders' Guild Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-09-01 with Nature categories.

It was the kind of country that sheltered nomads and harbored renegades. It was wild. It free. It was Mongolia in the early 1920s, that legendary magnet for foot-loose sons of the horizon like Henning Haslund. Descended from a 19th Century Danish explorer, when young Haslund reached Mongolia in 1923 he discovered a lost equestrian world left largely untouched since the Middle Ages. Cruel Buriat warlords ruled a vast grass covered kingdom inhabited by freedom-loving Mongols, tight-lipped Russian mercenaries and the human riff-raff of a dozen countries. It was a world where traditions of poetry and hospitality ran side by side with extreme cruelty. Into this realm of horsemen rode Haslund Henning. He originally planned to journey to Mongolia to help other Danes set up an agricultural cooperative. Yet the dust of the steppes got into his blood. There was always some reason not to return to the boring safety of Europe, some horse to ride, some legend to explore. "Mongolian Adventure" is Haslund's story of these early adventures. It is an epic tale inhabited by a cast of characters no longer present in this lackluster world, shamans who set themselves on fire, rebel leaders who sacked towns, and wild horsemen whose ancestors conquered the world. Amply illustrated, it remains a classic of equestrian adventure.

Tents In Mongolia

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Author : Henning Haslund
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2019-04-11

Tents In Mongolia written by Henning Haslund and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-04-11 with Social Science categories.

Published in 1934: This book describes his adventures and experiences among the Nomads of Central Asia.

Under The Flight Path

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Author : Simon Pridmore
language : en
Publisher: Simon Pridmore
Release Date : 2021-11-22

Under The Flight Path written by Simon Pridmore and has been published by Simon Pridmore this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-11-22 with Travel categories.

In the spring of 2009, Simon Pridmore and his wife Sofie travelled for 15,000 kilometres overland through Russia, Mongolia and China. A trip that started off as an adventure ended up being an education. Everywhere they stopped they found people and cultures on the cusp of change. This was a watershed period for many nations that found themselves having to deal with the challenges of a new century, while still recovering from the consequences of the tumultuous events of the previous one. Simon tells the tale of the journey with insight and wit as he and Sofie cross two continents, taking plenty of time out from the train to go off piste into the Siberian hinterland, Mongolian desert and Chinese cities. They go scuba diving in a glacier lake in the Altai Mountains and then again in Baikal, the world’s largest and deepest lake, just after the ice has melted. They practice herding goats on camelback in the Gobi Desert, are entertained by Siberian marching bands, nose flute players and outdoor ballroom dancers and survive potentially life-threatening close encounters with encephalitis ticks, smiling provodnitsas and Mongolian cuisine. This is a story that will make you think about how lives are lived in far-flung regions. It will teach you how to use the toilet on a Chinese train without coming to grief, how to bathe naked with dignity in a mountain stream and how not to panic when smugglers hide contraband in secret panels in the ceiling of your train compartment. Most of all, this is a story that will make you want to pack a bag and hit the road yourself. ”A vivid, witty account of a couple’s no-frills travel across Eurasia. An inspiration to real travellers - Yes! It’s Possible! Do it! - but also an entertainment for those who prefer their armchairs.”John Man, author of Genghis Khan, Life, Death and Resurrection ”This is great! I really enjoyed it. Under the Flight Path is entertaining and informative, written in a lively, engaging style and the narrative flows beautifully. There is plenty of historical and political comment to satisfy the reader’s curiosity and it is packed full of useful tips and advice for travellers, from someone who really has been there and done it. Some of the stories made me laugh out loud. Lucky I was on my own and didn’t have to keep on explaining what was so funny." Jackie Winter, author of Life in Tandem and Lipsticks and Library Books “Under the Flight Path is warm, candid and funny. I believe you get three types of travellers. Those who are there for physical experiences such as diving and trekking; those who look for social connection and those who are fascinated by the history and culture of a new place. Under the Flight Path, remarkably, combines all three. Simon and Sofie are seasoned travelling companions, and it is a pleasure to follow them as they navigate new, enriching and unexpected experiences” Amy Johnstone, author and founder of Story ”A true and intrepid adventure by rail, bus, van and boat far off the beaten path in some of the most inhospitable terrain in the world: author Simon Pridmore has created a fast-paced page-turner featuring his special brand of humor, insight and knowledge of Russian and Asian culture and history. What a delight! This book is worth every togrog. Great entertainment.Tim Rock, Lonely Planet author

More Travels And Adventures In Mongolia

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Author : Henning Haslund
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1936

More Travels And Adventures In Mongolia written by Henning Haslund and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1936 with Gobi categories.

Mongolia

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Author : Jane Blunden
language : en
Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides
Release Date : 2014-10-01

Mongolia written by Jane Blunden and has been published by Bradt Travel Guides this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-10-01 with Travel categories.

Open to the Western world since 1990, the 'Land of Blue Sky' is one of the few places on earth where travellers can tread on undiscovered ground and explore with a true sense of adventure. Homeland of the greatest conqueror of all time, Genghis Khan, vast tracts can be discovered on horse or camel, or in the comfort of a four-wheel drive. Written by Mongolian expert, Jane Blunden, this updated guide highlights its culture and customs, including the deel, the colourful national dress, herding rules and customs, Mongolian throat singing and Naadam, the annual celebration of wrestling, archery and horse-riding. For visitors keen to sample the unique pleasures of staying with nomads, she also explains how and where to experience the traditional lifestyle of a Mongolian ger. The guide offers tips on riding and biking tours, winter dog sledding and summer yoga camps and provides in-depth information on national parks and conservation. Wildlife tours and visits based around Buddhist temples are still Mongolia's strengths, along with the age old traditional herding culture and Nomadic lifestyle, to be seen throughout this vast country. This amazing lifestyle of nomads with their flocks of camels, sheep and cashmere goats herded on horseback, from the times of Genghis Khan, is disappearing fast as families become more settled. The capital Ulaanbaatar is undergoing major changes and offers visitors a taste of city life in contrast to the wide open spaces. The guide reviews new hotels and restaurants which are popping up as business is booming. Mongolia provides all the information you'll need to arrange an unforgettable stay with Mongolian nomads, enjoying the centuries-old lifestyle of a traditional ger.

Adventures In Mongolia

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Author : James Gilmour
language : en
Publisher: Theclassics.Us
Release Date : 2013-09

Adventures In Mongolia written by James Gilmour and has been published by Theclassics.Us this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-09 with categories.

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1886 edition. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER XI. MONGOLIAN BUDDHISM. Buddhism as it exists now in Mongolia--Power of Buddhism over its votaries--Noble ideas it has given the Mongols-- Immortality of the soul--Ten black sins--Five Zabsar ugwei sins -- Rewards and punishments--Humanity-- Heaven and Hell--Power of prayer--Adaptation to the capacity of its votaries--Motives are recognized--Resemblances between Buddhism and Christianity--Buddhism hinders material prosperity; by the number of lamas; by its arrogant self-sufficiency--Hinders learning--Oppression exercised by the lamas--Deceit practised by them--The living Buddha system--The lama system a curse; to the lamas themselves; to the people generally--Buddhism has no intelligent worship--Buddhistic worship is debasing--Buddhistic good works often do harm--Buddhism makes men sin in actions which are indifferent--Buddhism fails to produce holiness--Buddhism is a usurper. THIS chapter does not profess to give a systematic account of Buddhism. On that subject numerous and learned treatises have been written, with which most people are more or less familiar. What I propose here to do, is to consider the superficial aspects of Buddhism--the practical part of it, as embodied in the life and habits of the Mongols at the present day. One of the first things the missionary notices in coming into contact with the Mongols, is the completeness of the sway exercised over them by their religion. Meet a Mongol on the road, and the probability is, that he is saying his prayers and counting his heads as he rides along. Ask him where he is going and on what errand, as the custom is, and likely he will tell you he is going to some shrine to worship. Follow him to the temple, and there you will find him one of a company with dust-marked...

Men And Gods In Mongolia

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Author : Henning Haslund
language : en
Publisher: Adventures Unlimited Press
Release Date : 2015-02-25

Men And Gods In Mongolia written by Henning Haslund and has been published by Adventures Unlimited Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-02-25 with Art categories.

First published in 1935, this rare and unusual travel book takes us into the virtually unknown world of Mongolia, a country that only now, after 70 years, is finally opening up to the west. Haslund, a Danish-Swedish explorer, takes us to the lost city of Karakota in the Gobi desert. We meet the Bodgo Gegen, a god-king in Mongolia similar to the Dalai Lama of Tibet. We meet Dambin Jansang, the dreaded warlord of the 'Black Gobi'. There is even material on the Hi-mori, an 'airhorse' that flies though the air (similar to a Vimana) and carries with it the sacred stone of Chintamani. Aside from the esoteric and mystical material, there is plenty of just plain adventure.

A Tour In Mongolia Classic Reprint

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Author : Beatrix Bulstrode
language : en
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Release Date : 2015-07-17

A Tour In Mongolia Classic Reprint written by Beatrix Bulstrode and has been published by Forgotten Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-07-17 with categories.

Excerpt from A Tour in Mongolia Adventure, considering the state of Mongolia at the time. What they saw Mrs. Gull describes in her own taking manner, and I need not say more about her book than that it is full of enlightenment as regards the character of both people and country. Mongolia is one of the few remaining great backwaters of the world, neglected because so remote from the sea and the civilisation arising out of marine communication. Nevertheless, through Mongolia, at no distant date, must be constructed that line which will link China with the Siberia Railway, and constitute part of the great trunk route joining Europe with the Far East. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.