Treasure of Khan Quotes

“The captain moniker derived from a tired blue hat he wore on his head. It was the classic captain’s hat favored by rich yachtsmen, sporting crossed gold anchors on its prow. Dahlgren’s hat, however, looked like it had been run over by an M-1 tank.”
― Clive Cussler, Treasure Of Khan

“A season with the herd and you’ll be riding like an arat,” Noyon said, referring to the local horsemen. “A season in that saddle and I’d be ready for traction,” Giordino grumbled.”
― Clive Cussler, Treasure Of Khan

“There is a major element of panic, no doubt about it. But the damage to Kharg Island disrupts the global supply of oil, which impacts the price in the U.S. even if our own import supply remains steady.”
― Clive Cussler, Treasure of Khan: Dirk Pitt #19

“months,”
― Clive Cussler, Treasure Of Khan

“If a satellite in space ever mapped the myriad of lone tracks and trails across Mongolia, it would resemble a plate of spaghetti dropped on the floor.”
― Clive Cussler, Treasure Of Khan