Tales of Fosterganj

Tales of Fosterganj PDF Author: Ruskin Bond
Publisher: Rupa Publications
ISBN: 9789382277477
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 141

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Tales of Fosterganj by Ruskin Bond is a fiction that opens window to a remote and quaint village Fosterganj, located around the hills of Mussoorie. The story traces the journey of a writer from Delhi, who lands up in Fosterganj by chance. Though initially annoyed by the place and the people, he decides to stick there because of the interesting viewpoint he gets from his bathroom. Being a writer, he tries to isolate himself but his constant encounters with the natives makes him realise that each one of them has an intense story behind them. The engaging characters such as Hassan, a hardworking baker, a pickpocket who couldn't give up his habit of picking pockets, a mother and her son living in a haunted house, a bank manager, a drunkard who cooks up pity stories to earn people's sympathy thus their money, etc. have weaved a strong plot along with the writer. These eccentric characters maintain the curious quotient of the story throughout the novel. Wondered and intrigued by their stories, the writer unexpectedly indulges himself into a series of adventures, which involves a close face off with a leopard, a fearful night spent in a spooky house, journey to return a box of precious stones, chasing lizards, getting trapped in a scary earthquake, all of which lead to a wonderful climax. Tales Of Fosterganj was published by Aleph book company in 2013 and it comes in hardcover. Key Features: An entertaining journey through the lanes of Fosterganj Yet another innocent novel from Ruskin Bond

Tales of Fosterganj

Tales of Fosterganj PDF Author: Ruskin Bond
Publisher: Rupa Publications
ISBN: 9789382277477
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 141

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Book Description
Tales of Fosterganj by Ruskin Bond is a fiction that opens window to a remote and quaint village Fosterganj, located around the hills of Mussoorie. The story traces the journey of a writer from Delhi, who lands up in Fosterganj by chance. Though initially annoyed by the place and the people, he decides to stick there because of the interesting viewpoint he gets from his bathroom. Being a writer, he tries to isolate himself but his constant encounters with the natives makes him realise that each one of them has an intense story behind them. The engaging characters such as Hassan, a hardworking baker, a pickpocket who couldn't give up his habit of picking pockets, a mother and her son living in a haunted house, a bank manager, a drunkard who cooks up pity stories to earn people's sympathy thus their money, etc. have weaved a strong plot along with the writer. These eccentric characters maintain the curious quotient of the story throughout the novel. Wondered and intrigued by their stories, the writer unexpectedly indulges himself into a series of adventures, which involves a close face off with a leopard, a fearful night spent in a spooky house, journey to return a box of precious stones, chasing lizards, getting trapped in a scary earthquake, all of which lead to a wonderful climax. Tales Of Fosterganj was published by Aleph book company in 2013 and it comes in hardcover. Key Features: An entertaining journey through the lanes of Fosterganj Yet another innocent novel from Ruskin Bond

The Room on the Roof

The Room on the Roof PDF Author: Ruskin Bond
Publisher: Penguin Books India
ISBN: 0143332309
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 120

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The Penguin Book of Indian Ghost Stories

The Penguin Book of Indian Ghost Stories PDF Author: Ruskin Bond
Publisher: Penguin Books India
ISBN: 9780140178326
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 204

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Book Description
From Conan Doyle and Rudyard Kipling to Satyajit Ray and R. K. Narayan, this text is a collection of spine-chilling tales of the supernatural from India.

The Tree Lover

The Tree Lover PDF Author: Ruskin Bond
Publisher: Random House India
ISBN: 0143439642
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 39

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Book Description
Everything that you’ve always loved about Ruskin Bond is back His mesmerizing descriptions of nature and his wonderful way with words—this is Ruskin Bond at his finest. Read on as Rusty tells the story of his grandfather’s relationship with the trees around him, who’s convinced that they love him back with as much tenderness as he loves them.

Tales and Legends from India

Tales and Legends from India PDF Author: Ruskin Bond
Publisher:
ISBN: 9788129119193
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 156

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Book Description
A collection of twenty-five traditional tales from India, including folk tales, Jataka stories, and regional legends.

The Rupa Book of Ruskin Bond's Himalayan Tales

The Rupa Book of Ruskin Bond's Himalayan Tales PDF Author: Ruskin Bond
Publisher: books catalog
ISBN: 9788129101440
Category : English literature
Languages : en
Pages : 135

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Book Description
This is Ruskin Bond's own collection of short stories, essays and poems. The theme for the collection is of course the hills. Whether it is nature, people, places or even animals, Ruskin Bond is keenly observant of all forms of life and activity in the hi

Little Book of Everything

Little Book of Everything PDF Author: Bond Ruskin
Publisher: India Viking
ISBN: 9780670093816
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 96

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Book Description
Keep this little book by your bedside, or your desk, or on your kitchen shelf, and turn to it from time to time. It will have something comforting or helpful to say to you.

The Road to the Bazaar

The Road to the Bazaar PDF Author: Ruskin Bond
Publisher: Franklin Watts
ISBN: 9780531041819
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 153

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Book Description
Relates daily activities and adventures of a group of friends in a town in northern India.

The Penguin Book of Indian Railway Stories

The Penguin Book of Indian Railway Stories PDF Author: Ruskin Bond
Publisher: Penguin Books India
ISBN: 9780140240665
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 204

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Book Description
The stories in this collection capture the essence of the Indian Railways - from the small-town station, at the time of the Raj, to the present day big-city station bursting at the seams. The teening and varied life of the Indian Railway station and its environs have fascinated writers from Jules Verne in the 1870s to more recently Satyajit Ray, R.K. Laxman and more modern writers. In this anthology, one of India's best-known writers makes a selection of greattest railway stories the subcontinent has produced. Julese Verne Rudyard Kipling Flora Annie Steel Hon. J.W. Best Jim Corbett Khushwant Singh Ruskin Bond Manoj Das Intizar Husain Satyajit Ray Bill Aitkin R.K. Laxman Victor Banerjee Manojit Mitra.

Tales From My Heart

Tales From My Heart PDF Author: Ruskin Bond
Publisher: Westland
ISBN: 9395073063
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 105

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About the Book A COLLECTION OF MEMORABLE STORIES STRAIGHT FROM BELOVED CHILDREN'S AUTHOR RUSKIN BOND’S HEART. Miss Kellner has a tin of biscuits that fascinates little Ruskin. And granny’s cat is just so full of attitude. Oh, and have you heard about the famous playback singer from Mumbai who sang for the ghost of the maestro Tansen? Ruskin Bond’s charming life has been anything but ordinary. He scours through his memories to come up with tales that celebrate life and its myriad splendours and many lessons—spectacular wonders of nature, surprising friendships among animals and people, and even ghosts that sing. Tales from My Heart, written in Bond’s inimitable style, is peppered with his trademark warmth and wit. Vividly illustrated by Sumouli Dutta, this is a gift for all readers, big and small—a family treasure to return to with joy and affection over the years.