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Indica: A Deep Natural History of the Indian Subcontinent
- Narrated by: Vikrant Chaturvedi
- Length: 12 hrs
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Publisher's Summary
The first definitive natural history of the Indian subcontinent.
Did you know that the exquisite caves of Ellora were hewn from rock formed in the greatest lava floods the world has known - eruptions so enormous that they may well have obliterated dinosaurs? Or that Bengaluru owes its unique climate to a tectonic event that took place 88 million years ago? That the Ganga and Brahmaputra sequester nearly 20 percent of global carbon and that their sediments over millions of years have etched submarine canyons in the Bay of Bengal that are larger than the Grand Canyon? Ever heard of Rajasaurus, an Indian dinosaur that was perhaps more ferocious than T. rex?
Many such amazing facts and discoveries - from 70-million-year-old crocodile eggs in Mumbai to the nesting ground of dinosaurs near Ahmedabad - are a part of Indica: A Deep Natural History of the Indian Subcontinent. Researching across wide-ranging scientific disciplines and travelling with scientists all over the country, biochemist Pranay Lal has woven together the first compelling narrative of India’s deep natural history, filled with fierce reptiles, fantastic dinosaurs, gargantuan mammals, and amazing plants. This story starts at the very beginning - from the time when a galactic swirl of dust coalesced to become our life-giving planet - and ends with the arrival of our ancestors on the banks of the Indus. Pranay Lal tells this story with verve, lucidity, and an infectious enthusiasm that comes from his deep, abiding love of nature.
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- Deepz
- 05-11-21
Awesome!
Amazing details & meticulous work. A passionately researched book , a boon to curious minds! Loved this!! Awesome book!
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- Vrinda
- 19-12-20
Interesting and comprehensive
An interesting and comprehensive geological and evolutionary history of the Indian subcontinent. Superbly researched and well-narrated.
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- Y Srinivas
- 02-03-24
Outstanding.
Both content and narration are outstanding. Scholarly work lucidly presented. A pleasure to listen. Thank you. 🙏
I will buy the kindle version of the book too to read and mull over.
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- Prasanth PN
- 15-08-21
Brilliant. Requires patience.
Was looking for a book on Indian natural history for a long time. All popular books were on Europe and Americas. This is Perfect. Wealth of information.
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- Ajey D
- 02-08-23
Nature's Treasures: Exploring Indian Subcontinent'
An enchanting journey through the wonders of Indian natural history! This beautiful book captivated me with its vivid descriptions of the diverse landscapes and wildlife. After reading, I long to revisit familiar places and yearn to explore new ones added to my bucket list. The author's dedication shines through, evident in the meticulous research and passion poured into the pages. A delightful tribute to the enchanting Indian subcontinent, this work left me inspired and eager to connect with nature in a profound way. Highly recommended for any nature enthusiast!
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- krishnan
- 31-08-21
Chronological logical Description upto present Day
Amazed by the simplicity used in covering such complex & large number of landmark events.
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- Amazon Customer
- 25-12-22
loved it
loved every word and the way it is written. so well researched our wide long and intriguing history. Thanks
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- sriharsha
- 21-09-23
nice to listen to a book on India
it is nice to have a book which provides details of palaeontology and geography of India. Narration was also good.
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- Punya
- 04-07-20
Nice book on Indias natural history
Indias Natural history told as a story. Even a person with no prior knowledge about Natural history can easily.
Story telling is also nice and the names of places have not been anglicised as its been read by an Indian.
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- Saumitra Singh
- 12-04-22
A history like no other!
This book is a fascinating hear. I have now started looking at appreciating stones and rocks strewn around in hills across the country... Something which many other books failed to do with much more celebrated monuments as their subjects.
I'll also add that narration of the book is very endearing. Have read some negative comments in the other reviews, but to me the narrator's voice brought to me the sound of a geology professor somewhere in Indian small town university.
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