Dateline Mongolia: An American journalist in nomad's land [Paperback]

Genghis Khan may have stormed across the steppes seven centuries ago but Michael Kohn has probably covered nearly as many miles around one of the world's most remote and untamed nations.A vivid account of post-communist Mongolia that reveals much about the traditional culture while at the same time describing the challenges and problems that the country has faced since 1990.Michael Kohn, former editor of the Mongol Messenger, is one step ahead of the journalistic posse in this epic Western set in the Far East. Kohns memoir 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 only just liberated from Soviet rule.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.Kohns 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 Asias most fascinating, mysterious and misunderstood lands.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 tlĂL