
Dateline Mongolia
An American journalist in Nomad's Land
Michael Kohn(Author)
Blacksmith Books (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Published on 14. December 2017
Book
Paperback/Softback
344 pages
978-988-13765-8-9 (ISBN)
Description
Michael Kohn, former editor of the Mongol Messenger newspaper, is one step ahead of the journalistic posse in this epic Western set in the Far East.
Kohn’s memoir of his time as a newsman in Mongolia is an irresistible account of a land where falcon poachers, cattle rustlers, exiled Buddhist leaders, death-defying child jockeys and political assassins vie for page one. A turf war between lamas, shamans, Mormon elders and ministers provides the spiritual backdrop in this nation which had only just been liberated from Soviet rule.
From the reincarnated Bogd Khan and his press spokesman to vodka-fueled racing entrepreneurs and political leaders unclear on the concept of freedom of the press, Kohn explores one of Asia’s most fascinating, mysterious and misunderstood lands.
Kohn’s memoir of his time as a newsman in Mongolia is an irresistible account of a land where falcon poachers, cattle rustlers, exiled Buddhist leaders, death-defying child jockeys and political assassins vie for page one. A turf war between lamas, shamans, Mormon elders and ministers provides the spiritual backdrop in this nation which had only just been liberated from Soviet rule.
From the reincarnated Bogd Khan and his press spokesman to vodka-fueled racing entrepreneurs and political leaders unclear on the concept of freedom of the press, Kohn explores one of Asia’s most fascinating, mysterious and misunderstood lands.
More details
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 213 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
386 gr
ISBN-13
978-988-13765-8-9 (9789881376589)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
By Michael Kohn
Content
Prologue
1 - The Frozen Capital
2 - The Conqueror and the Communists
3 - The Winds of Change
4 - The Bold Hunter
5 - Crime and Punishment
6 - On Top with Old Smokie
7 - Politics as Usual
8 - Thundering Hooves
9 - The Wild West
10 - The Falcon Scoop
11 - A God King Returns
12 - On a Mission
13 - Buriats Unite!
14 - Spiritual Run
15 - Over the Moon Cuckoo
16 - An Outing to Inner Mongolia
17 - Winter of Discontent
18 - The Summer Rains
19 - Where Eagles Dare
20 - Over the Great Wall
Epilogue
1 - The Frozen Capital
2 - The Conqueror and the Communists
3 - The Winds of Change
4 - The Bold Hunter
5 - Crime and Punishment
6 - On Top with Old Smokie
7 - Politics as Usual
8 - Thundering Hooves
9 - The Wild West
10 - The Falcon Scoop
11 - A God King Returns
12 - On a Mission
13 - Buriats Unite!
14 - Spiritual Run
15 - Over the Moon Cuckoo
16 - An Outing to Inner Mongolia
17 - Winter of Discontent
18 - The Summer Rains
19 - Where Eagles Dare
20 - Over the Great Wall
Epilogue