Books like Ibn Fadlan's journey to Russia by Aḥmad Ibn Faḍlān

An 13th‑century Venetian merchant chronicles his travels from Venice to Cathay, recounting encounters with Kublai Khan and life within the Mongol Empire, as recorded in his prison‑dictated memoir.

Explore a hidden subterranean world as Axel and his uncle uncover a mysterious passage, descend into volcanic depths, navigate underground rivers and prehistoric threats, all while racing against danger that could trap them forever.

"Mission to the Volaga is the oldest surviving instance of sustained first-person travel narrative in Arabic--a pioneering text of peerless historical and literary value ... In this colorful documentary from the tenth century, the enigmatic Ibn Fadlan relates his experiences as part of an embassy sent by Caliph al-Muqtadir to deliver political and religious instruction to the recently-converted King of the Bulghars. During eleven months of grueling travel, Ibn Fadlan records the marvels he witnesses on his journey, including an aurora borealis and the white nights of the North. Crucially, he offers a description of the Viking Rus, including their customs, clothing, body painting, and a striking account of a ship funeral. Together, these anecdotes illuminate a vibrant world of diversity during the heyday of the Abbasid Empire, narrated with as much curiosity and zeal as they were perceived by its observant beholder."--Provided by publisher.