Discovering the Himalaya (2 Vols-Set)

Contents: Vol. I: Preface. 1. Geographical profile. 2. Climatic conditions. 3. Mountains and valleys. 4. Soil types. 5. Geology and structure. 6. Drainage system. 7. Forests. 8. Important Himalayan trees. 9. Wildlife. Vol. II: 10. National parks, sanctuaries and biosphere reserves. 11. Historical profile. 12. People and communities. 13. Languages. 14. Temples and monasteries. 15. Religion and culture. 16. Environmental problems and conservation. 17. Administration and polity. 18. Economic scene: present and future. 19. Places of interest. Appendices. Index.

"This encyclopaedic handbook set in two volumes contains a vast wealth of information on all major aspects of the Himalaya and the people inhabiting this mountain chain. The book will serve as an invaluable reference for scholars, researchers, tourists, mountaineers, and all those who have love and inquisitiveness for the Himalaya." (jacket)

[S.S. Negi heads the World Bank assisted Integrated Watershed Development Project in Himachal Pradesh. His books include Himachal Pradesh: The Land and People and Himalayan Wildlife: Habitat and Conservation.]