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‘A terse, accessible account of one of the darkest episodes in India’s history…’

‘This is a minor coup…. Where her book scores over others is the peek she’s had into confidential military documents and After Action Reports.’

‘Harinder Baweja raises some difficult questions of India’s politicians and diplomats, pointing out that they should be concerned that a nuclear powered country is vulnerable to so many operational mistakes.’

A monumental effort by Dr. Natesh and stunning colour portraits of 75 iconic individual trees by artist Sagar Bhowmick that greatly enrich the narrative that deftly weaves precise science with folklore and history around these ecological monuments. I believe this compelling story has the power to draw new readers out of their technocratic metaverses to appreciate, value and conserve the remnants of India’s spectacular but

‘A must read, Iconic Trees of India is a pilgrimage that we must all make to understand the beauty that surrounds us and that gives us life. S. Natesh’s effort to document these standing iconic trees brings to us the idea of what we must conserve; the trees that have witnessed all the changes around them; withstood and outlived adversity. This is a tribute to

Rich in cultural detail and full of biological interest, this engaging book is a gift to all those in awe of the great trees of the world and to everyone fascinated by the charismatic megaflora with which we share our planet.’

‘A book for everyone – a glorious testament to iconic Indian trees. Read this book, and then go out and look for as many of these trees as you can find!’

‘S. Natesh takes us on a thrilling journey across India to meet awe-inspiring individual trees. He writes engagingly and his research is meticulous and trustworthy.’

… the first book of its kind devoted entirely to the pioneering Sherpas of Darjeeling… a deeply researched and well-written account. An absorbing read.

The book fills an important gap in the history of Himalayan exploration… [it is] a breathless tale of heroic endurance and indomitable courage.