Thracian villages had basic fortifications as Xenophon witnesses in Anabasis. He edited classical works, including Xenophon Anabasis. The first written source regarding Trabzon is Anabasis, authored by Xenophon. The species of genus "Anabasis" are annual or perennial herbs or subshrubs. John G. Hemry's The Lost Fleet series is partially inspired by Xenophon's "Anabasis". It is loosely based on the "Anabasis" written in 370 BC by Xenophon. This report is preserved in Arrian's "Anabasis" (c. AD 150). One of the earliest records of whistled speech may be in Xenophon's "Anabasis". Arrian also wrote a companion text "Anabasis". The novel begins with a quote from "Anabasis" (upon which the novel is based). The seven books making up the "Anabasis" were composed circa 370 BC. The vegetation consists mostly of low scrub of "Anabasis brevifolia". The story is told by Xenophon in his "Anabasis". His discourses were transcribed and compiled by his pupil Arrian (author of the "Anabasis Alexandri"). "Black Legion&colon; Gates of Cilicia" - a science fiction retelling of the tale of "Anabasis".