Land of the seven rivers : a brief history of India's geography
Sanyal, Sanjeev2012
Book
Did the Great Flood of Indian legend actually happen? Why did the Buddha walk to Sarnath to give his first sermon? How did the Europeans map India? The history of any country begins with its geography; its rivers, mountains and cities. Traversing remote mountain passes, visiting ancient archaeological sites, crossing rivers in shaky boats and immersing himself in old records and manuscripts, Sanyal raises important, perennial questions about Indian history. Why do Indians call their country Bharat? How did the British build the railways across the subcontinent? What was it like to sail on an Indian Ocean merchant ship in the fifth century AD? Why was the world's highest mountain named after George Everest?
Main title:
Land of the seven rivers : a brief history of India's geography / Sanjeev Sanyal.
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Imprint:
New Delhi : Viking, 2012.
Collation:
xi, 331 p. : maps ; 23 cm.
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Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 306-322) and index.
ISBN:
97806700863990670086398
Dewey class:
911.54
Language:
English
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BRN:
133581
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Library at the Dock | -Travel | TRAVEL 911.54 SANY | On loan - Due: 14 Jul 2026 |