Across Mongolian Plains A Naturalist's Account of China's 'Great Northwest' - Roy Chapman Andrews

from The Canterbury Tales · host Geoffrey Chaucer

"Across Mongolian Plains: A Naturalist's Account of China's 'Great Northwest'" invites listeners into the extraordinary 1918 expedition of Roy Chapman Andrews, a renowned adventurer and paleontologist whose exploits inspired iconic characters like Indiana Jones. This captivating narrative offers a vivid portrayal of Andrews' journey through Northern China, crafted for a general audience by omitting the more tedious scientific details. The themes of exploration, adventure, and the quest for knowledge resonate powerfully today, reminding us of the enduring human spirit to discover and understand the world around us.

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Jul 28, 2026

Embed this episode

Attribution link and audio player

Ready to play

Across Mongolian Plains A Naturalist's Account of China's 'Great Northwest' - Roy Chapman Andrews

0:00 7:53:34

1×

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

No similar episodes found.

Similar Podcasts

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of The Canterbury Tales?

This episode is 7 hours and 53 minutes long.

When was this The Canterbury Tales episode published?

This episode was published on July 28, 2026.

Can I download this The Canterbury Tales episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.

URL copied to clipboard!