india

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Sacred waters

a pilgrimage up the Ganges River to the source of Hindu culture
2001
The author provides an account of his trek to Garhwal, the four sources of the Ganges River in northern India, and shares information about the plants and animals he encounters, Hindu myths associated with the terrain, and people he meets along with way.

The India handbook

1997
Provides an overview of India's development since the country achieved independence in 1947, discussing a wide range of economic, political, social, and trade topics.

India unveiled

1996
A photographic journey through the twenty-five states of India, with text that discusses the people, landscape, and varied culture of the country.

India

a celebration of Independence, 1947 to 1997
1997

Nectar in a sieve

a novel
1995
Tells of a simple peasant woman in a primitive village in India whose whole life was a gallant and persistent battle to care for those she loved.

Kipling's India

uncollected sketches 1884-88
1986

India

a wounded civilization
1977
Discusses India's history and civilization and examines some of the current concerns and problems of that ancient land.

India

1998
Introduces the country of India, including the land, landmarks, homes, food, clothes, work, transportation, language, school, sports, celebrations, and the arts.

Snake charmer

2002
Vishnu dreams of being a snake charmer like his father and longs to go to the city to charm snakes while the tourists watch, but his father thinks education is more important, so Vishnu must stay home.

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