The Ganges in Myth and History Unknown - 1986

Honolulu: Univ. Pr. Of Hawaii, (1978).. Original brown cloth. From the library of philosopher John Koller with his signature. Near Fine in Near Fine Dust Jacket. . Near Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. 1978.

Volume, measuring approximately 6" x 8.75", is bound in brown cloth, with stamped blue lettering to spine. Book shows very light shelfwear. Previous owner's name is written at the top of front pastedown. Dust jacket displays light shelfwear. Jacket is preserved in mylar cover. xvi/219 pages."No river has kindled Man's imagination like the Ganges.From its icy origins high in the Himalayas, this sacred river flows through the holy cities and great plains of Northern India to the Bay of Bengal.In a country were the red heat of summer inspires prayer for the coming monsoon, the life-giving waters of the Ganges have assumed legendary powers in the form of the Hindu goddess Ganga, the source of creation and abundance. Pilgrims flock to her shores to cleanse and purify themselves to cure ailments, and to die that much closer to paradise.Steven Darian writes of the human experience and the legendary myths that surround the Ganges. The inspiration of poets and artists for centuries, the mysterious Ganga is the… Leer más

University of Hawaii Press , pp. xvi + 219 . Papeback. Used.

University Press of Hawaii. Good/No Dust Wrapper. 1978. Hard Cover. 0824805097 Ex-Library (M41) .