From the Arctic Ocean to the Yellow Sea
CHAPTER XXIII.
THE SACRED CITY OF OURGA.
The Russian consul, M. Feodroff—Hospitality of the Consulate—The “lions” of Ourga—The colossal statue of the “Maidha”—The “Bogdor of Kurene”—An impromptu interview—Prayer-wheels—Praying-boards—Religious fervour of the Mongols 272