- Paperback: 141 pages
- Publisher: Prentice Hall & IBD; Reprinted edition edition (26 May 1993)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0020819307
- ISBN-13: 978-0020819301
- Product Dimensions: 22.4 x 14.7 x 2.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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ghengis khan unfound,
This review is from: In Search of Genghis Khan: An Exhilarating Journey on Horseback Across the Steppes of Mongolia (Paperback)
tim severins account of his travels through mongolia provides a fascinating insight into the lives of the modern, or not so modern inhabitants of this country. intertwined with his travelogue tim weaves an account of the history of their great leader, ghengis khan, bringing these two periods of time together. as usual for this author it is a well written and researced book with his trademark dry humour. my only grumble is that the book could have continued on further than it does to provide a solid ending to the trip.
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4.0 out of 5 stars (2 customer reviews) 11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
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Interesting Mix of Mongolian Travel and History,
By doomsdayer520 - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: In Search of Genghis Khan: An Exhilarating Journey on Horseback Across the Steppes of Mongolia (Paperback)
In this book Tim Severin is not really searching for Genghis Khan himself, as the title states, but for traces of the lifestyle and traditions in the modern world that have been inspired by the great leader. Severin traveled throughout the vast and sparse nation of Mongolia, mostly by horse and in the company of herdsmen who still lived the semi-nomadic lifestyle that had endured for centuries. Severin includes fascinating descriptions of the harsh Mongolian landscapes and good character sketches of his companions. An added bonus is coverage of the semi-autonomous Kazakh people of the western part of the country, along with interesting ruminations on the death throes of Communism that were developing at the time. Interspersed with the travelogue are an engaging history of the Mongolian people and a compendium of knowledge of Genghis Khan and his conquering exploits. On the bad side, Severin is not a very strong writer (or needs a better editor), and he is often unnecessarily judgmental. This is evident in cruel conclusions about a member of the expedition named Ariunbold, a bureaucrat whose poor leadership deserved criticism, but Severin gets personal. The final chapter should probably be ignored as Severin passes judgment on the character and intelligence of the Mongolian people and the effects of their vast history, giving rather condescending pontifications of another people's culture and history. Fortunately, interesting tales of the Mongolian people and their intriguing landscape and history keep this book mostly enjoyable. [~doomsdayer520~]
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a decent adventure story,
By Matt Hill "PARATAXIS and THE CLOUD RECKONER" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: In Search of Genghis Khan: An Exhilarating Journey on Horseback Across the Steppes of Mongolia (Paperback)
Tim Severin was invited to join a ride that would replicate the Mongol version of the Pony Express; two thirds of this book is about the ups and downs of that journey across the steppes of Mongolia. Severin talks about the recent and ancient history of the Mongols; visits a resurrected lamasery put together by monks that had been in hiding for over four decades; rides through the Hangay, the most scenic area of Mongolia; meets with Kazakh eagle hunters; visits an ancient shamaness; and goes on a shakedown horseback pilgrimage to Burkhan Khaldun, the holy mountain and birthplace of Genghis Khan. On the downside of this narrative is Tim Severin's continual frustrations with the leader of this cross-country ride that ostensibly is being done to celebrate the glory of the 800th birthday of the Great Khan. His carping about the incompetencies of this guy, as valid as they may have been, end up being a real drag on the story of the adventure. The reading starts to get wearisome at the half way point, with the particulars and extraneous frictions between the personalities feeling like the author is dumping on the wondering reader. But, stick with it - the narrative picks up the last third of the book and Severin redeems himself. Tim Severin's writing is definitely not of the caliber and gripping narration of "The Brendan Voyage" (see review). Yet, it still is a great story and presents much in the way of entertaining details. You may wish to read this book in conjunction with Jack Weatherford's book on Genghis Khan (see review). The Cloud Reckoner Extracts: A Field Guide for Iconoclasts |
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