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The Great Padma - by  Kazi Khaleed Ashraf (Hardcover) - 1 of 1

The Great Padma - by Kazi Khaleed Ashraf (Hardcover)

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  • The first comprehensive book on the River Padma, considered the last leg of the Ganges, with a rich collection of new photographs and maps.
  • Author(s): Kazi Khaleed Ashraf
  • 400 Pages
  • Social Science, Sociology

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"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 Besides unpublished photographs documenting the magnificence and diversity of the great river, and wonderful set of maps and diagrams, the book has a rich content in depicting the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's description.



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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 Besides unpublished photographs documenting the magnificence and diversity of the great river, and wonderful set of maps and diagrams, the book has a rich content in depicting the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 collectible item.



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"The Great Padma is often powerful, beautiful, and occasionally sprawling and unruly. The volume lays out important terrain for inquiry and exploration by scholars, designers, and artists across media and disciplines." --Journal of Architectural Education

Dimensions (Overall): 11.7 Inches (H) x 9.3 Inches (W) x 1.5 Inches (D)
Weight: 5.2 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 400
Genre: Social Science
Sub-Genre: Sociology
Publisher: Oro Editions
Theme: Urban
Format: Hardcover
Author: Kazi Khaleed Ashraf
Language: English
Street Date: April 4, 2023
TCIN: 1005684115
UPC: 9781957183053
Item Number (DPCI): 247-46-7648
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 1.5 inches length x 9.3 inches width x 11.7 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 5.2 pounds
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