"Across Mongolian Plains" by Roy Chapman Andrews is a historical account of an early 20th-century expedition across Mongolia and Northern China. It details Andrews and his team’s exploration of the region's wildlife and landscapes as they journeyed into the natural environment. Andrews' narrative captures the excitement of leaving Peking and heading into the unknown wilds of Mongolia and grapples with impacts modernity had on traditional nomadic lifestyles and ancient customs. The early chapters focus on showcasing the raw beauty of the plains, the diverse animal life, and the cultural richness of the Mongolian people.
Across Mongolian Plains A Naturalist's Account of China's 'Great Northwest'
By Roy Chapman Andrews
Venture across the Mongolian plains with a team of explorers as they encounter untamed wildlife and a collision of ancient traditions and modern progress.
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About the AuthorRoy Chapman Andrews was an American explorer, adventurer, and naturalist who became the director of the American Museum of Natural History. He led a series of expeditions through the politically disturbed China of the early 20th century into the Gobi Desert and Mongolia. The expeditions made important discoveries and brought the first-known fossil dinosaur eggs to the museum. Chapman's popular writing about his adventures made him famous.
Roy Chapman Andrews was an American explorer, adventurer, and naturalist who became the director of the American Museum of Natural History. He led a series of expeditions through the politically disturbed China of the early 20th century into the Gobi Desert and Mongolia. The expeditions made important discoveries and brought the first-known fossil dinosaur eggs to the museum. Chapman's popular writing about his adventures made him famous.
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