The 13th Warrior-Eaters of the dead
Language: English
Action & Adventure Adaptations Ahmad Animals Aòhmad Beowulf English (Old) Epic poetry Europe Fiction Fiction - Historical General Historical Historical - General History Horror Ibn Fadlan Ibn Faòdlåan Juvenile Fiction Literary Criticism Medieval Middle Ages Mythical Northmen Scandinavia Technological Vikings fantasy fl. 922 science fiction
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Published: Jan 15, 1992
Description:
SUMMARY: "Crichton excells at storytelling."NEWSDAYIn A.D. 922 Ibn Fadlan, the representative of the ruler of Bagdad, City of Peace, crosses the Caspian sea and journeys up the valley of the Volga on a mission to the King of Saqaliba. Before he arrives, he meets with Buliwyf, a powerful Viking chieftain who is summoned by his besieged relatives to the North. Buliwyf must return to Scandanavia and save his countrymen and families from the monsters of the mist....