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100 _aPurohit, Aditya Narain
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245 _aJourney into the unknown: an autobiographical account
260 _aDehradun
_bM/s Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh
_c2021
300 _a150 p.
520 _aPadmashri Awardee Prof. A.N. Purohit set up India’s first Alpine Center at a 13000-ft elevation in Tungnath. He also helped the Government of India develop “G.B. Pant Himalayan Institute of Environment and development (GBPHIED) “ and the Govt. of Uttarakhand in establishing the “Centre for Aromatic Plants” in Dehradun. Prof. A.N. Purohit has made valuable contributions in the physiology of mountain trees and medicinal plants. In this book, he passionately recalls his journey and gives a moving account of the life events which shaped him and his work. This book will serve as a source of knowledge and inspiration for the reader to have the courage to go ahead with their ideas, work to make it happen, and contribute to the world. ‘This book is an essential read for students, parents, leaders, educators, scientists, research scholars, dreamers and anyone who would like to decode what it takes to follow your calling, pursue it relentlessly, and create a legacy.’
650 _aBiography of travelers
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650 _aAutobiographical aspect
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