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Eaters of the Dead: The Manuscript of Ibn Fadlan Study Guide

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by Michael Crichton
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Eaters of the Dead: The Manuscript of Ibn Fadlan Study Guide consists of approx. 61 pages of summaries and analysis on Eaters of the Dead: The Manuscript of Ibn Fadlan by Michael Crichton. Browse the literature study guide below:

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The introduction provides the reader with detailed background information on the Ibn Fadlan Manuscript. In A.D. 921, the king of Bagdad sends Ibn Fadlan north to the king of the Bulgars. However, Ibn Fadlan's journey is interrupted when he encounters a group of Viking warriors and is forced to accompany the band on a mission to kill mist monsters. After being gone for three years, Ibn Fadlan returns to Bagdad and records his adventure in an official court document. Although the original document no longer exists, there are several fragmentary documents which now constitute the manuscript. (read more)
      Introduction
      Chapter One, The Departure from the City of Peace
      Chapter Two, The Ways of the Oguz Turks
      Chapter Three, First Contact with the Northmen
      Chapter Four, The Aftermath of the Northmen's Funeral
      Chapter Five, The Journey to the Far Country
      Chapter Six, The Encampment at Trelburg
      Chapter Seven, The Kingdom of Rothgar in the Land of Venden
      Chapter Eight, The Events that Followed the First Battle
      Chapter Nine, The Attack of the Glowworm Dragon Korgon
      Chapter Ten, The Desert of Dread
      Chapter Eleven, The Counsel of the Dwarf
      Chapter Twelve, The Events of the Night Before the Attack
      Chapter Thirteen, The Thunder Caves
      Chapter Fourteen, The Death Throes of the Wendol
      Chapter Fifteen, The Return from the North Country
      Appendix: The Mist Monsters, Sources, and A Factual Note on Eaters of the Dead

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