OUR MOUNTAINS
Book Specification
| Item Code: | IDE569 |
| Author: | Chandrika Rao |
| Publisher: | Publications Division, Government of India |
| Language: | English |
| Edition: | 2003 |
| ISBN: | 8123009143 |
| Pages: | 83 (Color Illus: 26) |
| Cover: | Paperback |
| Other Details | 9.5" X 7.3" |
Book Description
From the Jacket:CONTENTS
From time immemorial our mountains have played a prominent role in shaping the history and destiny of our country. They have provided an ideal retreat to both pilgrims as well as nature loving travelers seeking a relaxing break from the routine humdrum. They have been the very cradle of vast variety of flora and fauna. Our mountain rages have sustained within or vast country a number of natural geographical division by acting as umbrellas or wind-shields. This book along with this provides details of people staying in such their culture, festivals, wild life etc.
About the Author:
Chandrika Rao is a writer with many facets. She also has been a broadcaster.
| Introduction | ||
| 1. | Origin of Mountains - Physical Features and Climate | 1 |
| 2. | Our North-Eastern Mountains | 11 |
| 3. | The Role of Mountains in Our National Life | 30 |
| 4. | Flora and fauna | 58 |
| 5. | Fairs and Festival | 71 |
| 6. | Ecological and Economic Asset | 82 |
