Journey Through Mongolia A Naturalists Tale

By Roy Chapman Andrews

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Join renowned adventurer and paleontologist Roy Chapman Andrews on his thrilling 1918 expedition through Northern China. This captivating narrative, crafted for a general audience, omits the dense scientific details that might deter readers, instead offering a vivid portrayal of his adventures in the uncharted Mongolian plains. Andrews, often seen as the inspiration for iconic explorer characters like Indiana Jones, shares his experiences with a flair that brings the landscape and its wildlife to life. However, be prepared the book includes accounts of hunting animals for sport and exhibition, reflecting the eras attitudes toward nature and conservation. Dive into this exhilarating journey that combines adventure, history, and the natural world as seen through the eyes of a pioneering explorer. - Summary by Matthew M. Benzing

Episode Date
020 - The Hunting Park of the Eastern Tombs
Mar 05, 2026
019 - Wild Pigs - Animal and Human
Mar 05, 2026
018 - Wapiti Roebuck and Goral
Mar 05, 2026
017 - The Horse-Deer of Shansi
Mar 05, 2026
016 - Mongolian Argali
Mar 05, 2026
015 - The Great Ram of the Shansi Mountains
Mar 05, 2026
014 - The Passing of Mongolian Mystery
Mar 05, 2026
013 - Nomads of the Forest
Mar 05, 2026
012 - Mongols at Home
Mar 05, 2026
011 - An Adventure in the Lama City
Mar 05, 2026
010 - Hunting on the Turin Plains
Mar 05, 2026
009 - The Lure of the Plains
Mar 05, 2026
008 - The Long Trail to Sain Noin Khan
Mar 05, 2026
007 - The Sacred City of the Living Buddha
Mar 05, 2026
006 - Antelope Movie Stars
Mar 05, 2026
005 - New Travels on an Old Trail
Mar 05, 2026
004 - A Chapter of Accidents
Mar 05, 2026
003 - Speed Marvels of the Gobi Desert
Mar 05, 2026
002 - Entering the Land of Mystery
Mar 05, 2026
001 - Preface
Mar 05, 2026