The Great Padma: The Epic River That Made the Bengal Delta

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 Besides unpublished photographs documenting the magnificence and diversity of the great river, and wonderful set of maps and diagrams, the book has a rich content in depicting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

Author: Kazi Khaleed Ashraf
Publisher: Oro Editions
Published: 04/04/2023
Pages: 400
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 5.20lbs
Size: 11.70h x 9.30w x 1.50d
ISBN13: 9781957183053
ISBN10: 1957183055
BISAC Categories:
- Social Science | Sociology | Urban
- Architecture | Landscape
- Nature | Ecosystems & Habitats | Rivers