A spiritual history of the world's most religiously complex and diverse society; from one of Harvard's most respected scholars.India: A Sacred Geography is the culmination of more than a decade's work from the renowned Harvard scholar Diana L. Eck. The book explores the sacred places of India; taking the reader on an extraordinary trip through the beliefs and history of this rich and profound place; as well as providing a basic introduction to Hindu religious ideas and how those ideas influence our understanding of the modern sense of "India" as a nation.
#42703 in Books Foxfire Fund Staff 1999-12-01 1999-12-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.19 x .88 x 6.05l; .91 #File Name: 0385494610336 pagesFoxfire 11
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Love these booksBy aroleeThe foxfire books are a wealth of useful information for anyone wishing to learn the homesteading arts. Each book has great how-to's as well as everyday life stories. Really gives you a good look into the life without all the "modern" conveniences. My only complaint is that I wish the photos (especially for the "how-to's" sections) were of better quality.19 of 19 people found the following review helpful. Foxfire 11 - A Great Addition to the SeriesBy jmoonx14Foxfire 11 is a superb book. This one has much of what I was REALLY interested in when I started to get into the series. Much more of what I was seekking was in book 1 and this now is my second most handy reference. Foxfire 11 has fantastic information on old time fishing; hunting; wild plants and food prep! Much of the down to earth and practical information in the book is priceless. Many of the stories of the wonderful people of the Appalachia are included as in the others in the series. This part of the Foxfire series is one of the best due to what it has to offer for the history buff; casual reader and outdoor survivalist alike.There is a section called "The Old Homeplace" which is excellent. It reflects what a home meant to those who lived in the Appalachia during hard times with little to spare. It goes into detail on every aspect of the home and what it took to build it and to keep it up. It shows that it was not just a place to live but a part of each family and part of what they were about.I suggest all of the Foxfire books and this is simply one of the best.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. A series for the generationsBy LisaI bought this as a gift for my dad; to restore the Foxfire collection he had when I was a child. He loves it and I'm thinking of getting my own collection; after restoring his. Whether one reads Foxfire for nostalgia; a curious look into southern Appalachian ways from the "oldtimers" themselves; or as a how-to on self-sufficient living; it's a great series with much value.
