Himalayan reading

Dilliwala · Mar 12th, 2008, 17:30

That's great, Ronak! Glad it worked out.
How long from phone-call to delivery?

I might be going to DD next week, and probably will drop in at Natraj, haven't done so in a while. I think I need to pick up a catalog as well, since they no longer have their website.

shahronakm · Mar 12th, 2008, 18:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dilliwala

That's great, Ronak! Glad it worked out.
How long from phone-call to delivery?

I might be going to DD next week, and probably will drop in at Natraj, haven't done so in a while. I think I need to pick up a catalog as well, since they no longer have their website.

Within 7 - 8 days it was in my hand. In fact the book was dispatched on the same day I called up.

Ronak.

shahronakm · Mar 12th, 2008, 18:24

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Originally Posted by amarshah

Ronak in the next meet do get the catalog along ...

I have still not recd. catalogue from him. If I receive it by our meet then will def. carry it. Acutally he was suppose to send the same along with the book but he forgot to enclose so I sent him an E-mail reminder & he replied back mentioning he will send it at the earliest.

ks_bluechip · Mar 12th, 2008, 18:42

Hmmm ... A nice thread here ... I just noticed! Still to catch up with all the old posts here - KS

nyraghu · Mar 12th, 2008, 20:10

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Originally Posted by shahronakm

Finally I got my copy of The Valley of Flowers from Natraj Publishers.

Glad to have been of help, Ronak.

Raghu.

alexvisentin · Mar 12th, 2008, 20:45

Just saw this thread, wonderful.May i add "Mountains of the Mind" by robert macfarlane,not specifically on the himalayas(although the last chapter deals with Mallory),it's about why we are so fascinated with these lumps of rocks,"explorers of the western himalayas" by John Keay, and on a more mondane note, "into thin air"by Jon Krakauer(everest disaster in 1996) and the so to say response to it "the Climb" by Anatoli Boukreev, the guide accused by Krakauer.Sorry if these titles have already been mentioned, i did scroll all the posts but couldn't see them.

Sadanand Kamath · Mar 12th, 2008, 22:36

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Originally Posted by shahronakm

Finally I got my copy of The Valley of Flowers from Natraj Publishers. None of the book stores in Mumbai were able to give me a copy & all it required was a call to Mr. Arora (Natraj Publishers) & he arranged to send the same by V.P.P. It costs Rs. 295 plus VPP charges (around Rs. 50.)

Ronak.

I am surprised that you did not get the copy of The Valley of Flowers in Mumbai. I bought a copy of the same ( Nataraj Publishers, Dehradun) from Strand Book Stall at Fort on Jan 15th this year for Rs.295/- less 10% discount.

Sadanand

Dilliwala · Mar 13th, 2008, 00:41

Raghu!

Welcome back - WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN for the last 2 months?!!

nyraghu · Mar 13th, 2008, 10:25

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Originally Posted by Dilliwala

Welcome back - WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN for the last 2 months?!!

Thanks, Dilliwala! Have been generally occupied here during the last few months. Nice to be at IM again.

Raghu.

shahronakm · Mar 13th, 2008, 13:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sadanand Kamath

I am surprised that you did not get the copy of The Valley of Flowers in Mumbai. I bought a copy of the same ( Nataraj Publishers, Dehradun) from Strand Book Stall at Fort on Jan 15th this year for Rs.295/- less 10% discount.

Sadanand

Strange. I had sent them at least 4 - 5 E-mails & visited them on two occassions along with E-mail print out. After around one month of follow up they replied back by E-mail saying this book not available. Actually I had enquired for four books. I am producing their E-mail reply below.

----- Original Message -----
From: strandbookstall
To: Mukesh Traders
Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 5:03 PM
Subject: Re: Enquiry

Dear Sir,

Thank you for your email. Item nos.1 & 2 are not available and other two items,
we can get it within 2 to 3 days time.

3] A Birdwatcher's guide to India - Publisher Oxford
By Krys Kazmierczak,Raj Singh
Rs.895.00 (hb) less 20% discount net Rs.716.00

4] Riding the Himalaya by Keki N Daruwalla;
published by Niyogi Books, New Delhi
Rs.795.00 (pb) less 20% discount net Rs.636.00

Please confirm the remit the full amount.

Thanks
for, Strand Book Stall
Books Dept.

----- Original Message -----
From: Mukesh Traders
To: strandbookstall
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 6:55 PM
Subject: Fw: Enquiry

Hi,

I have sent an E-mail enquiry for below mentioned books 2 - 3 times but yet to receive reply from your side. Kindly let me know rates & availability for the same so that I can confirm my order.

1] 'Glorious Garhwal', edited by Ganesh Saili (1995, Roli Books)

2] The Valley of Flowers
By Frank S. Smythe.
Published by
Natraj Publishers,
17, Rajpur Road,
Dehradun 248001
Tel: 0135-2653382 and 2654584

3] A Birdwatcher's guide to India
Publisher Oxford
By Krys Kazmierczak,Raj Singh

4] Riding the Himalaya by Keki N Daruwalla;
published by Niyogi Books, New Delhi

anar · Mar 13th, 2008, 13:38

Grandmother's Footsteps: Journey in Search of Penelope Betjeman (Paperback)
by Imogen Lycett Green (Author)

i loved reading the grand-daughter's account and felt inspired to visit himachal pradesh as a result (finally going in may this year).

Valini · Mar 13th, 2008, 13:39

I must admit I haven't read every post on this thread but so far you've all inspired me to go book shopping!

Here are a few himalayan books i've enjoyed (sorry if it's repetitive)

"Touching my fathers soul"
Jamling Tenzing Norgay
-a lovely recount of the 1996 acsent of Everest by the son of the first sherpa to reach the top!

"La Citadelle des Neiges"
Matthieu Ricard
- abeautiful poetic tale written by France's biggest ambassador for buddhism. Lovely reading.

"The Everest Hotel"
I. Allan Sealy
Fiction. Very descriptive and moving story writing set in the mountains. I'll say no more!

Dilliwala · Mar 13th, 2008, 14:40

Hey anar,

Since u've read the book, here's 2 threads by kullukid that will interest you:
Lady Penelope Dies In Kullu!
Bhunda narmedh mahayajna

shahronakm · Mar 13th, 2008, 14:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Victoria

"Touching my fathers soul"
Jamling Tenzing Norgay
-a lovely recount of the 1996 acsent of Everest by the son of the first sherpa to reach the top!

Imax movie Everest is based on the same expedition. Norgay stars in the movie along with 3 - 4 other climbers.

Ronak.

anar · Mar 13th, 2008, 16:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dilliwala

Hey anar,

Since u've read the book, here's 2 threads by kullukid that will interest you:
Lady Penelope Dies In Kullu!
Bhunda narmedh mahayajna

that made fascinating reading - penelope betjamin was clearly one of a kind!

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Mar 12th, 2008, 17:30	#76
Dilliwala Funky flunky Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dilli Posts: 3,547	That's great, Ronak! Glad it worked out. How long from phone-call to delivery? I might be going to DD next week, and probably will drop in at Natraj, haven't done so in a while. I think I need to pick up a catalog as well, since they no longer have their website.

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alexvisentin Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: london Posts: 38	Just saw this thread, wonderful.May i add "Mountains of the Mind" by robert macfarlane,not specifically on the himalayas(although the last chapter deals with Mallory),it's about why we are so fascinated with these lumps of rocks,"explorers of the western himalayas" by John Keay, and on a more mondane note, "into thin air"by Jon Krakauer(everest disaster in 1996) and the so to say response to it "the Climb" by Anatoli Boukreev, the guide accused by Krakauer.Sorry if these titles have already been mentioned, i did scroll all the posts but couldn't see them.

Mar 13th, 2008, 00:41	#83
Dilliwala Funky flunky Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dilli Posts: 3,547	Raghu! Welcome back - WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN for the last 2 months?!!

Mar 13th, 2008, 13:38	#86
anar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: India Posts: 444	Grandmother's Footsteps: Journey in Search of Penelope Betjeman (Paperback) by Imogen Lycett Green (Author) i loved reading the grand-daughter's account and felt inspired to visit himachal pradesh as a result (finally going in may this year).

Mar 13th, 2008, 13:39	#87
Valini Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bdx,FR--Kanpur Posts: 345	I must admit I haven't read every post on this thread but so far you've all inspired me to go book shopping! Here are a few himalayan books i've enjoyed (sorry if it's repetitive) "Touching my fathers soul" Jamling Tenzing Norgay -a lovely recount of the 1996 acsent of Everest by the son of the first sherpa to reach the top! "La Citadelle des Neiges" Matthieu Ricard - abeautiful poetic tale written by France's biggest ambassador for buddhism. Lovely reading. "The Everest Hotel" I. Allan Sealy Fiction. Very descriptive and moving story writing set in the mountains. I'll say no more!

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