Himalayan Wonderland

Author : Manohar Singh Gill
Publisher : Penguin Books India
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780670084135

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With 16 black and white and 8 colour illustrations In the summer of 1962, a restless young Indian administrator, Manohar Singh Gill, made an arduous journey from the north Indian plains to the farthest reaches of the Indian Himalayas- the Lahaul and Spiti valleys- and spent a year there, living and working amongst the people. Gill went on to a distinguished career in the civil services and government, but his experience of the relentless beauty of these spectacular Himalayan deserts and the generosity of the people of this land changed him for life. Part memoir, part travel book and part anthropology, Himalayan Wonderland is a witty, opinionated account of Gill's lifelong affair with this extraordinary region. The book, however, is much more than one man's account of a place - it is a hopeful and enlightening view of the practice of administration and the joy of working with people. Illustrated with more than forty photographs taken by Gill himself, and including detailed contour maps and information on trekking routes in Lahaul and Spiti, this is a remarkably illuminating and accessible account of this faraway land- from the 1960s, when few knew about the place, to today's unpredictable world of receding glaciers and lost cultures.

Author : Manohar Singh Gill
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:729243482

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Himalayan Wonderland by Manohar Singh Gill Pdf

Author : Manohar Singh Gill
Publisher : Delhi : Vikas Publishing House
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1972
Category : Social Science
ISBN : UVA:X002454274

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Himalayan Wonderland; Travels in Lahaul-Spiti by Manohar Singh Gill Pdf

Author : Kiranshankar Maitra
Publisher : Mittal Publications
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Lahul and Spiti (India : District)
ISBN : 8170998557

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The Enchanting Himalayas by Kiranshankar Maitra Pdf

Author : Harish Kapadia
Publisher : Indus Publishing
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Travel
ISBN : 8173870993

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Across Peaks & Passes in Himachal Pradesh by Harish Kapadia Pdf

Complete With Several Maps, Illustrated With Many Photographs, Tables Of Road Distances And Trek Routes. This Book Is An Exhaustive Reference Work On Himachal Pradesh.

Author : K. Mann
Publisher : M.D. Publications Pvt. Ltd.
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 8185880883

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Tribal Women by K. Mann Pdf

The contents of this book map numerous dimensions of women in tribal India. In this framework the traditionality and change,intending to integration,have equally been emphasized.There are two special features of this work.Firstly,the tribal women of the Himalayas have appeared with mounting force at the level of explanations.Secondly the formation of status scales is a novel attempt which no one thought of desigining earlier.Where do the tribal women stand in contemporary perspective and what kind of treatment is meted out to them are the other areas illuminated.

Author : Harish Kapadia
Publisher : Indus Publishing
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Lāhul and Spiti (India)
ISBN : 8173870934

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Spiti by Harish Kapadia Pdf

This book concentrates on the wealth of summits, unknown passes and remote valleys.

Author : Janhwij Sharma
Publisher : Har-Anand Publications
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9788124109793

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Ladakh by Janhwij Sharma Pdf

Ladakh, A Region Isolated For Centuries, Has Unique, Exclusive And Rich Cultural Base. This Magnificently Illustrated Book Provides A Comprehensive Account Of The Architectural Heritage Of This Unparalaled Landscape.

Author : Om Chand Handa
Publisher : Indus Publishing
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Buddhism
ISBN : 8173871701

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Buddhist Monasteries of Himachal by Om Chand Handa Pdf

Author : M. G. Chitkara
Publisher : APH Publishing
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 8170249686

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Mother Teresa by M. G. Chitkara Pdf

Author : Achyuta Ayan Misra,Soumyajit Mukherjee
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2023-01-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781119813354

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Atlas of Structural Geological and Geomorphological Interpretation of Remote Sensing Images by Achyuta Ayan Misra,Soumyajit Mukherjee Pdf

ATLAS OF STRUCTURAL GEOLOGICAL AND GEOMORPHOLOGICAL INTERPRETATION OF REMOTE SENSING IMAGES An extensive compilation of case studies in structural geology and geomorphology for interpreting remotely sensed images In the Atlas of Structural Geological and Geomorphological Interpretation of Remote Sensing Images, a team of experts delivers an extensive collection of over 20 different examples of structural geological and geomorphological studies by remote sensing. The book demonstrates how to properly interpret geological features and gather robust and reliable information from remote sensing images. This atlas contains high-quality colour images that depict a diversity of structures and geomorphic features from different tectonic regimes and geographic localities in the Americas, Europe, and Australasia. While its primary emphasis is on structural geology, geomorphology is considered in some depth as well. The examples also cover geological hazards, including volcanic eruptions and earthquakes. Readers will also find: A thorough introduction to the background of remote sensing, including foundational concepts and the classification of remote sensing based on data type, source, platform and imaging media Comprehensive discussions of geomorphology, including explorations of lava fissures, badlands and beaches In-depth explorations of structural geology, including discussions of deformation bands, fault lines and earthquake effects Several examples of how to trace hydrological processes such as glacier retreat, changes in drainage patterns and bar formation Perfect for advanced students and researchers in the geoscience community, Atlas of Structural Geological and Geomorphological Interpretation of Remote Sensing Images will also earn a place in the libraries of practicing professionals with an interest in the interpretation of remote sensing images.

Author : Minakshi Chaudhry
Publisher : Indus Publishing
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 8173871493

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Guide to Trekking in Himachal by Minakshi Chaudhry Pdf

This Book Describes 75 Treks Spread All Over Himachal. It Includes All Types Of Treks From Easy To Tough, From One-Day Adventure Trips To Month-Long Circuits Across High Passes. It Also Gives Valuable Information On Planning And Executing Wilderness Trips.

Author : S.C. Bajpai
Publisher : Indus Publishing
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2002-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8173871132

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Lahaul-Spiti by S.C. Bajpai Pdf

The Present Study Describes The Land And People Of Lahaul-Spiti, A Remote District Of Himachal Pradesh. It Is A Multi-Disciplinary Study And The Subject Has Been Dealt With Chronologically, In Order To Present An Overall Picture Of This Beautiful And Unique Region Of The Himalayas.

Author : H. N. Kaul
Publisher : Indus Publishing
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Ladākh (India)
ISBN : 8173870861

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Rediscovery of Ladakh by H. N. Kaul Pdf

Author : Don Hunter
Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2012-07-16
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781457165979

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Snow Leopard by Don Hunter Pdf

Like no other large cat, the snow leopard evokes a sense of myth and mysticism, strength and spirit shrouded in a snowy veil, seldom seen but always present. Giving a voice to the snow leopard, this collection of powerful first person accounts from an impressive cadre of scientist-adventurers grants readers a rare glimpse of this elusive cat and the remarkable lives of those personally connected to its future. These Stories from the Roof of the World resonate with adventure, danger, discovery, and most importantly hope for this magnificent big cat. Very little has been written about this mystical creature. Its remote and rugged habitat among the mightiest collection of mountains on Earth, proclaimed "The Roof of the World" by awe-struck explorers, make it one of the most difficult and expensive animals to study. After a millennia thriving in peaceful isolation, human encroachment, poaching and climate change threaten the snow leopards survival. Speaking on behalf of the snow leopard, these heart-felt stories will inform and inspire readers, creating the vital connection needed to move people toward action in saving this magnificent cat. Contributors include: Ali Abutalip Dahashof, Som B. Ale, Avaantseren Bayarjargal, Yash Veer Bhatnagar, Joseph L. Fox, Helen Freeman, Darla Hillard, Don Hunter, Shafqat Hussain, Rodney Jackson, Jan E. Janecka, Mitchell Kelly, Ashiq Ahmad Khan, Nasier A. Kitchloo, Evgeniy P. Kashkarov, Peter Matthiessen, Kyle McCarthy, Tom McCarthy, George B. Schaller, and Rinchen Wangchuk.