Ladakh: A Wanderer's Spectacle
Author: Nabarun Bhattacharya
ISBN: 978-9389136463
Price: Rs. 750.00 • ✓ 100% Genuine Publisher Edition
Book Overview
Ladakh! The name conjures up images of a barren land with arid terrain, jagged peaks, and pristine lakes. Ladakh has been accorded an almost mythical status by the people who know of apparent from the fact that the place is sometimes referred to as Shangri-La. In this illustrated book, The author captures the various hues and topographical nuances of ladakh’s alluring and awe-inspiring landscapes in a passionate response to the site. Splendid compositions and panoramas take the reader on a visual experience akin to being transported to the ‘land of high passes’ that is Ladakh. Nevertheless, the author feels that the mythical image of the place has been detrimental to the people of the land. Few studies have dealt with how the landscape shapes the life of the people making a living there and the problems they face. This volume thus also gives voice to the common folk, delineating how traditions of frugality and cooperation, coupled with detailed location-specific knowledge, has enabled ladakhis to thrive. Ladakh: a wanderer spectacle stands as an ode to the natural brilliance of the land and the sheer determination of the people who inhabit it.
Browse this title within our Children's Books collection. Edition details: Images in this review, English, 146 pages. Reference ISBN: 978-9389136463.
About the Author
Nabarun Bhattacharya (1971–2019) did his early schooling in Shillong, Meghalaya, and later graduated with English (honours) from Ramakrishna Mission College, Narendrapur, Kolkata. By profession he was an officer in the Customs and Excise Department of the Government of India. An amateur photographer and an intrepid trekker, Nabarun was also a wildlife enthusiast. He had won prizes in the D.J. Memorial photography competition in India and the famed Maria Luisa Memorial photography contest held in Spain in 2012. A posthumous exhibition of a selection of his photographs was held in Guwahati in November, 2019. An avid reader of both fiction and non-fiction, Nabarun used to regularly contribute articles to The Statesman, Kolkata, under the pseudonym Arun Acharya.
Book Specifications & Quick Facts
- Reading Level
- Ages 6–10 / Early Readers
- Language & Format
- English • Images in this review
- ISBN Reference
- 978-9389136463
- Publisher
- Niyogi Books Pvt. Ltd.
- Pan-India Delivery
- Dispatches in 24–48 Hours across India
What is this book about?
Ladakh! The name conjures up images of a barren land with arid terrain, jagged peaks, and pristine lakes. Ladakh has been accorded an almost mythical status by the people who know of apparent from the fact that the place is sometimes referred to as Shangri-La. In this illustrated book, The author...
Who should read this book?
Ideal for young readers, parents, and elementary school students looking for an engaging, humor-filled adventure that builds reading confidence and vocabulary.
Why Readers Pick This Edition
- You’ll love this book for the way it lets you experience Ladakh beyond clichés. The stunning photographs pull you into vast landscapes, dramatic light, and quiet moments that feel deeply personal. At the same time, it gently shifts your perspective by giving voice to the people who live there, showing how resilience, cooperation, and intimate knowledge of the land shape everyday life. It’s not just a visual escape—it’s a thoughtful, immersive journey you’ll return to again and again.
- Published by Niyogi Books Pvt. Ltd..
- Language: English.
- Page count: 146.
Catalog Description
Ladakh! The name conjures up images of a barren land with arid terrain, jagged peaks, and pristine lakes. Ladakh has been accorded an almost mythical status by the people who know of apparent from the fact that the place is sometimes referred to as Shangri-La. In this illustrated book, The author captures the various hues and topographical nuances of ladakh’s alluring and awe-inspiring landscapes in a passionate response to the site. Splendid compositions and panoramas take the reader on a visual experience akin to being transported to the ‘land of high passes’ that is Ladakh. Nevertheless, the author feels that the mythical image of the place has been detrimental to the people of the land....
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