Lost River (English, Paperback, Danino Michel)
Lost River (English, Paperback, Danino Michel)
- Language: English
- Binding: Paperback
- Publisher: Penguin Random House India
- Genre: History
- ISBN: 9780143068648, 0143068644
- Pages: 368
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The Lost River is a book that talks about the existence, and eventual demise, of the Sarasvati River. The book puts forth the theories brought about by different explorers and archaeologists.
Summary of the Book
Sarasvati has been a river that has been very popular among people now. It has been discussed and speculated for years now. The river that once described ancient scriptures like the Rig Veda had suddenly ceased to exist, and nobody knew why. This book is a narrative that insists on the idea that the river still exists, and speaks in favour of it. The beginning of exploration of this river had started around the nineteenth century. Archaeologists have given their own theories about the origin, course and demise of the great river. The book is an interesting read for those who are interested in the history and ancient geography of the river. It combines spiritual evidence, archaeological evidence, and findings of geographers during the nineteenth century. The book is a must-read for students, teachers and researchers who have a fascination for finding out the mysteries of the Sarasvati River.
About Michel Danino
Michel Danino is an Indian author who is originally from France. He has participated in the translation and publication of Sri Aurobindo and The Mother. He has also edited India’s Rebirth and India the Mother. Michel has participated in the preservation of the tropical rainforest in the Nilgiri Hills. He helped promote the essential values of India’s heritage in every field of life by starting the International Forum for India’s Heritage (IFIH).
The book delves into the historical account of the Sarasvati River, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of its significance and the role it played in ancient India. Through detailed research and narration, the book provides insights into the cultural, geographical, and historical aspects of this once-mighty river. It paints a vivid picture of the Sarasvati's impact on the development of ancient civilizations and its gradual disappearance, making it a valuable resource for those interested in history and geography.
Written in the English language, The Lost River ensures accessibility to a global audience interested in the historical account of India and the Sarasvati River. This choice of language allows readers from diverse backgrounds and regions to engage with the book's content without language barriers.
This book is bound in a paperback format, which offers a balance of ease in reading and durability. The paperback binding is resilient enough to withstand regular reading and handling while being very easy to read. This ease in reading comes from the flexibility of the paperback, making it easy to open and read without the constraints of a rigid hardcover. This choice of binding allows the book to maintain its quality and readability over time, ensuring that readers can immerse themselves in the historical account without concern for wear and tear.
Measuring 222 mm by 138 mm and consisting of 368 pages, this book boasts a compact size that makes it convenient to carry and read. Its portability allows readers to take it along on journeys, commute with it, or simply read comfortably at home without the need for a large, heavy book. This size ensures that readers can immerse themselves in the historical account of the Sarasvati River at their convenience, whether they're on the go or enjoying a quiet moment.
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The enticing tale of a 'lost' River, which is the key to many truths about the Harappan Civilization
Anish Mangal
Certified Buyer
Dec, 2011
A beginners guide's to the Quest for resolution of Sarswati (no longer) puzzle and AIT minefield
Michael Danino has gifted us a little gem on the topic which broadly traces the various developements in the field. He offers us an interesting journey through the evolution of the Sarswati-AIT debate incorporating the archaelogical/historical/Geo-scientific/Intuitive inputs. He examines all the opinions on the issue, weighs in the evidences/arguments and juxtaposes them with his conclusions. I found the book to be very absorbing ...
Tarang Sharma
Certified Buyer, Indore
Oct, 2013
A compelling account of history not told elsewhere, free of biases and full of data
FPS Gamer
Jun, 2013
Must-read for all Indian history enthusiasts
Narayana Rengaswamy
Certified Buyer, Chennai
Jun, 2014
Scholarly piece of work
Recently, ISRO and others have discovered palaeochannels in the Haryana- Rajasthan region. Also, innumerable archaeological sites have been discovered along the banks of these channels.
It is evident that the Vedas were composed on t...
Ravi
Mar, 2014
Great product
Flipkart Customer
Certified Buyer, Chittaranjan
May, 2021
Fabulous!
Book itself is wonderful 😃 nicely written and placed facts
Mangesh Mahadadalkar
Certified Buyer, Bhiwandi
Oct, 2020
Marvelous book
For me this is an inspiration. The river, Saraswati, once a mighty river, vanished long ago. Specification of Saraswati can be found in Rigveda and epic Mahabharata. In Vedic time, Saraswati was revered and , positioned among the most prominent river of India ( Ganga, Yamuna, Sutlej etc) . When this river was in full flow there flourished world's most famous civilization known as Indus civilization(or Harappan civilization ). But author call this civilization in other n...
Arundev P
Certified Buyer, Kannur
Oct, 2017
Great read
This book starts with the whereabouts of the Sarasvati which dried around 3500 years ago and informs us about the Harappan Civilization, how they started and how it ended and who were the actual aryans and their story. It is a great read and provides precious information about the Indian history.
Krish Nendu
Certified Buyer, Gurgaon
Dec, 2014
Well researched and argued
H.T.
Certified Buyer, Ranga Reddy
Sep, 2014
