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Across Mongolian Plains: A Naturalist's Account Of China's Great Northwest

Across Mongolian Plains: A Naturalist's Account Of China's Great Northwest

Andrews, Roy Chapman

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ExplorationGeneral AsiaInsects & Spiders

ISBN10: 1163237450
ISBN13: 9781163237458
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 290
Weight: 0.86
Height: 0.61 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Across Mongolian Plains: A Naturalist�������s Account Of China�������s Great Northwest is a book written by Roy Chapman Andrews, an American naturalist, explorer, and adventurer. The book is a detailed account of Andrews' expedition across the vast and remote region of China's northwest, known as Inner Mongolia, during the early 20th century. The book is a fascinating blend of travelogue, scientific observation, and personal narrative, as Andrews describes the landscapes, wildlife, and people he encounters during his journey. He vividly portrays the rugged terrain, harsh climate, and unique flora and fauna of the region, as well as the customs and traditions of the nomadic tribes who inhabit it.Throughout the book, Andrews shares his passion for natural history and his deep respect for the environment, as he documents the diverse wildlife he encounters, including wolves, bears, antelopes, and many others. He also provides insights into the challenges and rewards of conducting scientific research in such a remote and challenging environment.Overall, Across Mongolian Plains is a captivating and informative read, offering readers a glimpse into a little-known corner of the world and the life of a pioneering naturalist and explorer.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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