For information on Mongolia in general, Itgel recommends the following resources:

Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World By Jack Weatherford Three Rivers Press (2004) Buy it here READING

History of Mongolia (English translation) By B. Baabar Monsudar Pub (1999) Buy it here READING

World Fact Book: Mongolia Official Tourism Website ONLINE

To learn more about the Tsaatan reindeer-herding community and other reindeer herding cultures around the world, Itgel recommends the following:

The Tsaatan Culture And The Management Of Mongolian Reindeer By Jerry Haigh and Morgan Keay IV World Deer Congress (2006) In Press Download PDF here READING

The Tsaatan Reindeer Herders of Mongolia: Forgotten lessons of human-animal systems By Morgan Keay Encyclopedia of Animals and Humans In Press Download PDF here READING

The Reindeer People: Living with Animals and Spirits in Siberia By Piers Vitebsky Houghton Mifflin (2005) Buy Here READING

Sustainable Reindeer Husbandry: Report on reindeer herding in Mongolia By Johnny-Leo Jernsletten & Konstantin Klokov Arctic Council (2000-2002) Download PDF here READING

Rangifer.net Reindeer Owners and Breeders Association ONLINE

To learn more about Long Song and Mongolian arts, Itgel recommends the following:

Story of the Weeping Camel Arts Council of Mongolia Vocal Music of Mongolia ONLINE

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