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Journalism of Courage
Trekking in the Himalaya
By Hashmat Singh
Roli Books, Rs 550
This is the book for rabid romantics. The book speaks of trekking in the mountains and there is little you can do to escape the sheer magic of it all. If you have been up there scaling the rocks, a little something tugs at your insides urging you to relive the experience 8212; and if you haven8217;t still had to chance to romance the ecstatic greens, then there is no way you cannot feel like embarking on a trek right away.
The book begins with a guide on trekking and trip grading and provides a schedule for the various legs of the trek.
Salim Ali: India8217;s birdman
By Reeta D. Gupta
Rupa, Rs 195
There is a story about the father of Indian ornithology Salim Ali. The tale goes like this: a journalist was once interviewing this doyen of Indian birds, who was hard of hearing. So through the interview, the 8216;Grand Old Man8217; as he is called by wildlife lovers kept saying 8216;pardon8217; and asking the reporter to repeat his questions. But suddenly, his face lit up and, pointing to a tree far in the distance, he exclaimed,8216;8216;Did you hear that? That was a Barbet!8217;8217;
The story of one of India8217;s first wild life lovers and first ever ornithologist is compellingly told by Gupta.
