The Geography of India Sacred and Historic Places |
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| Editor:
| Pletcher, Kenneth |
| Author:
| Britannica Educational Publishing Staff, |
| Series title: | Understanding India Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-61530-202-4 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2010 |
| Publisher: | Rosen Publishing Group
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $56.59 |
Book Description:
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With a landscape as diverse as the multitude of people that inhabit it, India hosts a wide range of communities, from remote villages nestled in the Himalayas to thriving urban centers. In many ways, it is a land of contrasts, as reflected in its geography--shaped as much by the annual monsoon season as the arid deserts that punctuate the nation. In this volume, readers will experience a juxtaposed journey, visiting both areas that have remained untouched for centuries and areas of...
More DescriptionWith a landscape as diverse as the multitude of people that inhabit it, India hosts a wide range of communities, from remote villages nestled in the Himalayas to thriving urban centers. In many ways, it is a land of contrasts, as reflected in its geography--shaped as much by the annual monsoon season as the arid deserts that punctuate the nation. In this volume, readers will experience a juxtaposed journey, visiting both areas that have remained untouched for centuries and areas of technological advancement that have brought the country to the forefront of innovation.