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Eaters of the Dead
Eaters of the Dead
Author: Michael Crichton
In 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 chieftan who is summoned by his besieged realtives to the North. Buliwyf must return to Scandinavia a...  more »
ISBN: 174489
Publication Date: 10/1988
Pages: 181
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Publisher: Ballantine
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
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I found this book to be educational as well as entertaining. The observations this foreigner made in the company of his Norse companions were enlightening. It was like going back in time, and tagging along.
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tangal avatar reviewed Eaters of the Dead on + 3 more book reviews
An interesting retelling of Beowulf. Very entertaining, and informative. Certainly keeps you thinking. I enjoyed it.
reviewed Eaters of the Dead on + 34 more book reviews
Good novel. Who knew a science fiction writer could write about vikings too?
emmey43 avatar reviewed Eaters of the Dead on + 105 more book reviews
Great, Movie is Great too

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