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About the Book :
Maps and mountains, lions and tigers, rivers and oceans-all sorts of things you didn’t know about India’s geography
Could you be related to a blond Lithuanian? What if ostriches once roamed in India? Did you know that India is the only country that has both lions and tigers? Who found out how tall Mt Everest is?
If you’ve ever wanted to know the answers to questions like these, this is the book for you. In here you will discover various things you never expected, such as the fact that we still greet each other like the Harappans did or that people used to think India was full of one-eyed giants. And sneakily you’ll also know more about India’s history and geography by the end of it. Full of quirky pictures and crazy trivia, this book takes you on a fantastic journey through the incredible history of India’s geography.
ISBN : 9780143333661 ; Puffin Books : Pages 220
About the Author:
Sanjeev Sanyal is the Principal Economic Advisor to the Government of India. An internationally acclaimed economist and best-selling author, he spent two decades in the financial sector and was Global Strategist & Managing Director at Deutsche Bank till 2015. He was named Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum in 2010.
Other important books by the Author :
The Ocean of Churn: How the Indian Ocean Shaped Human History
https://www.hindueshop.com/product/the-indian-rennaissance-indias-rise-after-a-thousand-years-of-decline/
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