by Rita Ritchie (Author), Lorence F. Bjorklund (Illustrator)
The Golden Hawks of Genghis Khan is an adventure novel written by Rita Ritchie. The story is set in the 13th century and follows the journey of a young boy named Jahan. Jahan is the son of a Persian princess and a Mongol warrior, and he is raised by his mother after his father is killed in battle. Jahan is a skilled archer and horse rider, and he dreams of becoming a warrior like his father.One day, Jahan's mother is kidnapped by the Golden Hawks, a group of bandits who are terrorizing the countryside. Jahan sets out to rescue his mother and is joined by a group of travelers, including a Chinese doctor, a Persian scholar, and a young girl named Sable. Together, they travel across the Mongolian steppes, facing numerous challenges and dangers along the way.As they journey deeper into the heart of the Golden Hawks' territory, Jahan and his companions discover a plot to overthrow Genghis Khan, the legendary Mongol leader. They must use their skills and wits to outsmart the bandits and save Jahan's mother, as well as prevent a catastrophic war.The Golden Hawks of Genghis Khan is a thrilling adventure story that combines elements of history, mythology, and fantasy. It is a tale of courage, friendship, and the power of determination in the face of adversity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.