Portrait of Rajasthan [Idioma Inglés] (Portrait of Series) - Tapa dura

The largest state in India in terms of area, Rajasthan is a fascinating region, explored in full in this beautifully illustrated book. Stunning photographs and informative text reveal all that Rajasthan has to offer, from the Thar Desert in the west and the Aravalli Range, one of the world's oldest mountain ranges, to majestic forts and intricately carved temples, including the world-famous Dilwara Temples. A section on princes and palaces reveals the world of the Maharajas, while arts and crafts, performance, festivals and people are all explored in detail. Transport, street life and village life give a flavour of everyday life for the people of Rajasthan, while sections on wildlife and the desert really showcase everything that this beautiful region has to offer.. NOTA: El libro no está en español, sino en inglés.

Born in the UK, Melissa Shales was brought up and educated in Zimbabwe, travelling widely in Europe and southern Africa as a child. Since then she has travelled and worked in many places across Africa, Europe, Asia and the United States. Melissa is a member and former chairman of the British Guild of Travel Writers, who have twice awarded her the Best Guidebook of the Year award, and she is a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. As a freelance travel editor, writer and photographer, she has written and worked on many books, including several on India.