The Great Padma
The Epic River that Made the Bengal Delta
- First major and comprehensive publication on the River Padma, considered the last leg of the Ganges and the river that defines the biggest delta in the world
- Preface by the renowned author Amitav Ghosh
- The book will be a rich resource for scholars and students and attractive introduction for all other readers
The first comprehensive book on the River Padma, considered the last leg of the Ganges, with a rich collection of new photographs and maps. The Great Padma Book defines the life and history of the Bengal Delta, the largest delta in the world.
The book contains original essays by well-known writers, researchers, and academics from diverse fields, including geography, history, literature, architecture, and food history. The preface is written by the renowned author Amitav Ghosh (The Hungry Tide).
Besides unpublished photographs documenting the magnificence and diversity of the great river, and wonderful set of maps and diagrams, the book has a rich content in depicting the life and times related to this turbulent river. The wonderful design and layout of the book will make this a collectable item.
- Publisher
- ORO Editions
- ISBN
- 9781957183053
- Published
- 14th Mar 2023
- Binding
- Hardback
- Territory
- World excluding USA, Canada, Australasia & Asia (except Japan; China non-exclusive)
- Size
- 292 mm x 228 mm
- Pages
- 400 Pages
- Illustrations
- 300 color
Distributed by ACC Art Books
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