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The first ever book devoted solely to
the former independent kingdom of Sikkim, now a state of
India,was published on July 3, 2003 by Pomegranate
Press in the UK. 'Sikkim Himalaya - Travels in the Cloud
Kingdom' is a 200-page full colour hard cover title by
David Lang, who has written six previous books, including
'A Guide to the Orchids of Great Britain and Ireland',
'The Complete Book of British Berries' and 'The Wild
Flower Finder's Calendar'.
In this unique celebration of Sikkim's
history, geography, flora and fauna, David Lang writes
evocative and beautifully illustrated accounts of four
eventful treks he made in the mountainous northern parts
of the country - exploring valleys which no western
botanist had visited since Joseph Hooker 150 years before,
and travelling in the steps of the Younghusband Expedition
of 1903-4. The book also includes attractive maps and a
specially commissioned article on the forest orchids of
Sikkim by Mohan Pradhan. There are 330 colour photographs
and an archive of historic black and white pictures never
seen outside Sikkim before.
A mountainous country of incredible
beauty and abundant wildlife, Sikkim is home to three
distinct peoples, the Lepchas, Bhutias and Nepali. Its
snow-covered peaks, flower-filled meadows and gorgeously
decorated Buddhist temples remain unknown even to many who
live within easy reach of its borders.
'Sikkim Himalaya' (254mm x 254mm; ISBN 09533493-7-3) is
published in the UK at £29.95. The book is delivered free
of post & packing within the UK from Pomegranate Press,
Dolphin House, 51 St Nicholas Lane, Lewes, Sussex BN7 2JZ.
Retail terms are 35 per cent, and 25 per cent for single
orders.
For further details, including pricing in overseas
markets, contact Pomegranate Press by email on
pomegranatepress@aol.com or telephone 01273
470100. |
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