A Steppe Story falls somewhere between history and travelogue. Though it may fall short on both accounts--sadly, few historic sites related to Genghis Khan remain on the Mongolian steppe--the writing and photography are more mature. It's also apparent that the authors were more conscious in their planning of this book. There was more work put into the trip, and it was more difficult to undertake.
《迭里溫・孤山》遊走於歷史與旅行間，雖然兩者間的實質觀照不足──蒙古大草原上留有的成吉思汗遺跡其實少得可憐，但本書的書寫、攝影都愈見成熟，也可看出作者對於企劃一本書的自覺性。