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	Saraswati: The River That Disappeared by Valdiya, K.S.
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This book is about the River Saraswati that vanished more than 2000 years ago. Written in simple language shorn of technical jargon, it explores the existence of a mighty, snow-fed river, traces its course from the foothills of the Himalayas to the shores of the Arabian Sea and outlines the history of human settlements along this river. It finally highlights the geological events that overtook the land leading to the disappearance of the river that was once the lifeline of the people that inhabited its floodplain. It is lavishly illustrated in both colour and black and white.*Contents The land without rivers; Physiographic layout and geological setting of the Saraswati–Sindhu land; Tracing the course of the river Saraswati; Peoples of the land of the Saraswati; Disappearance of the Saraswati, submergence of Dwa – rka; Aftermath of Saraswati’s tragedy; River Saraswati and Harappan civilization in ancient literature. 128pp (2001) ISBN 9788173714030

Pages : 128