Eaters Of The Dead

Eaters Of The Dead
"Eaters of the Dead" by Michael Crichton is a fiction but with historical
background. Through this piece Crichton hopes to express the way of life for the

Vikings in the year 922 AD while at the same time creating an entertaining
story. Using a manuscript written by Ibn-Fadlan Crichton pieced together a book
filled with adventure and excitement. Michael Crichton was born in Chicago, 1942
and always knew he had a talent for writing. He attended Brown University and
has since published many books such as "Jurassic Park", "The Rising

Sun", "Disclosure", and many more. Several of his books have been made
into movies, for example, "Jurassic Park", "The Lost World",

"Sphere", "Congo", and "Eaters of the Dead" is coming to theatres
this summer starring Antonio Banderas. Michael Crichton is also the writer of
the hit TV show "ER". Ibn-Fadlan is a refined Arab courtier representing the
powerful Caliph of Baghdad and the whole story line is based on his travels. He
is a Muslim and is sent to the Bulgar land to instruct the king in the Islamic
religion, acquaint the king with Islamic laws, and build a Mosque in the city.

Little does Ibn-Fadlan know where his travels will lead him. Wyglif is the
present chief of the Northmen (at the time) he has fallen ill and is believed to
have no chance of recovery. Once he dies, shortly after becoming ill, Buliwyf is
made the new leader. Buliwyf is a young noble chosen to be the Northmens new
leader once Wyglif dies. He is a ...

Eaters Of The Dead

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