--- product_id: 7499610 title: "The Complete Yurt Handbook Paperback – July 1, 2002" brand: "paul king" price: "£20.57" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/7499610-the-complete-yurt-handbook-paperback-july-1-2002 store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # The Complete Yurt Handbook Paperback – July 1, 2002 **Brand:** paul king **Price:** £20.57 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Complete Yurt Handbook Paperback – July 1, 2002 by paul king - **How much does it cost?** £20.57 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/7499610-the-complete-yurt-handbook-paperback-july-1-2002) ## Best For - paul king enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted paul king brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![The Complete Yurt Handbook Paperback – July 1, 2002 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81BSojzORUL.jpg) ![The Complete Yurt Handbook Paperback – July 1, 2002 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/817Wmvux+YL.jpg) ![The Complete Yurt Handbook Paperback – July 1, 2002 - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71jvHBD+xnL.jpg) ![The Complete Yurt Handbook Paperback – July 1, 2002 - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/812ONf5v4iL.jpg) ![The Complete Yurt Handbook Paperback – July 1, 2002 - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31NmEJs05mL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Yurts are mobile, affordable & adaptable, even for modern applications *by J***L on Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2011* This is the most comprehensive and informative of the books written about Yurts. The introduction includes historical & cultural background ingo. Another section of the book includes simple, how-to-build plans and details for building several styles & sizes of yurts / gers.The Yurt is a distinctively Central Asian building design that was adapted to the nomadic lifestyle of tribes in Mongolia to Kurdistan & N. Afghanistan. Historically, its lattice frame for the 5' high circular vertical exterior wall can be collapsed and moved by camels. It can also be adapted to seasons with thick felts during winter & lighter fabric in warmer seasons that allow breezes into the yurt interior. This allows the Yurt to provide shelter much superior to a tent. With wooden roof joists that can sustain snow-loads and wind forces,compression bands of rope bound the traditional yurt 'lattice rings' allowing these to support the roof structure. This ingenious but elegant structural design, from locally-available materials (wood, felt, leather, rope), made the Yurt a common nomadic design for centuries throughout Central Asia. Also, these one-'room' dwellings can be built as large as 30'D. Even today, yurts can provide 'modular' or temporary programming needs for rural areas of Central Asia (schools, refugee camps, recreational shelter, etc.) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars I am extremely satisfied with this book *by D***N on Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2017* I am extremely satisfied with this book. It provides in-depth details on the construction of traditional Mongolian yurts. However, it not only describes yurt construction, it also goes into great detail about the Mongolian way of life. I graduated College with a Bachelors degree in Aviation and a Minor in Cultural Studies. Needless to say, I was pleasantly surprised to find out that this book holds a wealth of information regarding the Mongolian people. To me, this book earned every bit of the 5 star review. It covers more than one topic and it is very easy to read. The drawings and diagrams are good too. Much thanks to author Paul King. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars cool book *by S***N on Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2013* I can't help but think of this slender volume as a glorified pamphlet, but :superlative: does it make good use of the space!I believe it has been mentioned elsewhere that this book has two parts:First: an overview of Mongolian history & culture as it relates to the yurt (or ger, as they apparently actually call it. Some words get damaged when a new culture adopts them.) & apparently Mongolian culture does revolve around their yurts.Second: detailed directions on how to build a yurt in three different manners. This contains four subs-sections: general/universal yurt-construction guidelines, details for a Mongolian style yurt, details for a *-istan style yurt, & details for a "weekend" yurt which is apparently super-easy to make & use, at the loss of some strength.I have only made it as far as part-way through the Mongolian style yurt. It makes for lighter bed-time reading than a linux tutorial, but at that time of day anything vaguely math-related sinks into my head like oil to the bottom of a lake. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/7499610-the-complete-yurt-handbook-paperback-july-1-2002](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/7499610-the-complete-yurt-handbook-paperback-july-1-2002) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-06-04*