Publisher's Synopsis
A six-year journey through Mongolia, Spirits and Ghosts investigates five distinct aspect of modern Mongolian life. Looking at urban life around the capital, present-day nomadic life in the Steppe, Shamanism, life in Mongolian prisons, work camps and insane asylums, and the magnificent landscapes that encapsulate the eternal majesty of the country, this is a document to Calfee's long-term emotional and political dedication to improving the lives of such a diverse people, as well as a moving tribute to a diverse culture and landscape.