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BL
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783105
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b603118
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| Main Entry
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written by Manini Chatterjee and Anita Roy.
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| Title & Author
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India\ written by Manini Chatterjee and Anita Roy.
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| Edition Statement
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1st American ed
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| Publication Statement
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New York: Dorling Kindersley, 2002
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| Series Statement
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DK eyewitness books.
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| Page. NO
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(61, [3] pages) : illustrations (chiefly color), color map.
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| ISBN
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075666800X
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: 9780756668006
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| Contents
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Diverse land --; First great civilizations --; Land of the Buddha --; Two ancient empires --; Conflicts in the north --; Kingdoms of the south --; Great Mughals --; Taj Mahal --; Arrival of the Europeans --; British Raj --; Struggle for freedom --; Free India --; Life in the village --; Big cities --; Art & sculpture --; Traditional craftwork --; Fabrics & weaves --; Jewelry --; Literary tradition --; Music --; Classical dance --; Cinema & theater --; Mouthwatering cuisine --; Animal kingdom --; Science & technology --; Medicine & healing --; Religion & beliefs --; Rites & rituals --; Festivals.
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| Abstract
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Here is a compelling and visually stunning guide to the rich diversity of life in India. Photographs show fascinating customs and rituals together with exquisite artworks, artifacts, and temples--offering a unique "eyewitness" of the intriguing nation.
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| Subject
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India -- Civilization -- Juvenile literature.
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India -- History -- Juvenile literature.
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India -- Social life and customs -- Juvenile literature.
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| LC Classification
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DS436.W758 2002
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Anita Roy
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Manini Chatterjee
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