Genghis Khan, Makers of History Series

CHAPTER I.

PASTORAL LIFE IN ASIA.

Four different modes of life enumerated.--Northern and southern climes.--Animal food in arctic regions.--Tropical regions.--Appetite changes with climate.--First steps toward civilization.--Interior of Asia.--Pastoral habits of the people.--Picture of pastoral life.--Large families accumulated.--Rise of patriarchal governments.--Origin of the ...