The Incredible History of India's Geography
β Scribed by Sanyal, Sanjeev
- Book ID
- 109925526
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Year
- 2014
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 3 MB
- Category
- Fiction
- ISBN-13
- 9780143333661
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β¦ Synopsis
Maps and Mountains, Lions and Tigers, Rivers and Oceansβall sorts of things you didn't know about India's geographyCould you be related to a blonde 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 find various things you never expected, such as the fact that we still greet each other like the Harappans did and 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.
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