Gangotri glacier if himalaya: paradise in peril (Record no. 346771)
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| fixed length control field | 01892nam a22001817a 4500 |
| 003 - CONTROL NUMBER IDENTIFIER | |
| control field | 0 |
| 005 - DATE AND TIME OF LATEST TRANSACTION | |
| control field | 20220628160515.0 |
| 020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER | |
| International Standard Book Number | 978-93-88165-25-9 |
| 082 ## - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER | |
| Classification number | UK 551.312 MIR |
| 100 ## - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Miral, Mahendra Singh |
| 245 ## - TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | Gangotri glacier if himalaya: paradise in peril |
| 260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. | |
| Place of publication, distribution, etc. | Dehradun |
| Name of publisher, distributor, etc. | Samaya sakshaya |
| Date of publication, distribution, etc. | 2019 |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Extent | 232 p. |
| 520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC. | |
| Summary, etc. | This wise and witty book is an essential guide for anyone who is seeking trustworthy information on the glaciers of Central Himalaya especially Gangotri and its tributary glaciers. Featuring the author's clear and extensive translations of original sources and field experiences, it brings to life the myths and legends of Gangotri in a lucid and engaging style. In this compelling account, the author has painlessly preached various phenomena associated with the glaciers of Central Himalaya along their dynamics in a bizarre fashion. The content of this book has been arranged and rejuvenated in such a way that each chapter introduces the motive and then familiarizes the readers with all the associated principles and applications in an analytical manner. Text depicted is enthralling, inspirational and an impressive testimony to one man's unquenchable curiosity for exploring and conserving these Eden's of Central Himalaya.<br/><br/>Subject mentioned in the book also limelight's the threats posed to Gangotri glacier valley through alterations in weather and climate patterns and recent hefty anthropogenic interventions. The voyage of the author from Gangotri temple to the glacier's snout followed by trekking to Badrinath through the treacherous Kalindi pass is breathtaking. Phenomenal detailing of every location visited makes these whereabouts tangible to the readers and at the same time boggling the reader's mind to envisage for the fate of these utopias. |
| 650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical term or geographic name entry element | Uttarakhand |
| 650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical term or geographic name entry element | Gangotri |
| 942 ## - ADDED ENTRY ELEMENTS (KOHA) | |
| Koha item type | Books |
| Withdrawn status | Lost status | Damaged status | Not for loan | Home library | Current library | Date acquired | Cost, normal purchase price | Total checkouts | Full call number | Barcode | Date last seen | Price effective from | Koha item type |
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| Not Missing | Not Damaged | Gandhi Smriti Library | Gandhi Smriti Library | 2022-06-28 | 250.00 | UK 551.312 MIR | 164201 | 2022-06-28 | 2022-06-28 | Books |