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Hardbound. Zustand: As New. New. Contents 1. Introduction. 2. Festivals. 3. Harela. 4. History of agriculture. 5. Smarta deities. 6. Local deities. 7. Crops. 8. Folklore about Harela. 9. Biodiversity of seeds. 10. Photographs. 11. Plants of Harela mentioned in other ethnobotanical uses. 12. Discussion. 13. Summary. 14. References. 15. Informants. 16. Appendix Plants included. 68 pp. …

Zustand: Good. Some shelf wear on jacket and spine of jacket has slightly faded. Also some light foxing on outer edge of pages on top of book. Content is fine.

Hardbound. Zustand: As New. New. Contents 1. Introduction. 2. Meaning of Havan. 3. List of sixteen ceremonies. 4. List of local Gods and Goddesses. 5. Method of Havan. Havan in Kumaun is performed on various auspicious occasions to seek blessings of the Gods. Various plants and plant products which are being used by humans for day to day needs are used in Havan. In other word the burning of mixture of various aromatic herbs in the fire accompanied by invocation and offering to the Gods is known as Havan. Many Chants are also based on the plants. In addition many plants are worshipped at the time of Havan according to the occasion. All plants are not used in same Havan. In this study the description of Havan is based on the sixteen important ceremonies (p.7) considered important in the life of a human being. In folklore and practice Havan is also performed at various occasions in addition to these sixteen ceremonies. Special attention has been paid to Karnhvedh Jneu and Wedding ceremonies (35 plants 33 other products 18 plants used for Havan samagri). Ceremonies where Havan is prohibited are listed. A short account of local Gods (13) Goddesses (5) have been described in addition to those worshipped by Hindus throughout India. Folk songs (on seven plants) folk lores (on eight plants) used in Havan are also given. Our cultural practices like Havan have served purpose of bringing the whole community together imparting message of purity and cleanliness. It has served the purpose of conserving our traditional heritage since the time of Vedas and Puranas. 138 pp.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Dust Jacket Included. The Himalaya which has been identified as a mega hot spot in Indian subcontinent has emerged out as one of the priority areas for researches and other activities especially the higher elevations. It is characterised in having a variety of ecological peculiarities and uniqueness. Research work covering different aspects has been carried out in the past but the information is widely scattered and not readily available and accessible. A Monographic series has been initiated to especially bring together all these existing information in a concise form which may help to all those who are actively working or intend to undertake further researches in the most fascinating and stupendous areas the Himalaya. This series is in continuum of the monographs Nepal Himalaya 1986 Western Himalaya 1987 mining and environment in India 1988 published earlier. The present monograph is the second of this monographic series. First volume dealt with biogeography ecology and conservation while the present volume includes studies related to biodiversity ecology and environment of the Himalaya in general and high altitudes in particular. The authors working in different parts of the Himalaya in various disciplines have contributed original and or review articles to make this academic venture productive and successful. (jacket) 558 pp.…

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Hardcover. Zustand: New. Contents: Foreword. Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Systematic enumeration. 3. Analysis of the flora. Photographs and selected sketches of plants. Selected bibliography. Index: Botanical names. Systematic and sensitive study of plants of particular place is called flora and in this flora "Legume and Thistle Flora of Kumaun, Western Himalaya, India" describes 522 species of four families i.e. Fabaceae, Caesalpiniaceae, Mimosaceae and Asteraceae. The Asteraceae spread over 177 genera. 60 genera belongs to Fabaceae, 8 genera to Caesalpiniaceae, 6 genera to Mimosaceae and 103 genera to Asteraceae with having 206, 30, 21 and 265 species respectively. The families and species are arranged in alphabetical order. The present flora will be a interest of researchers, naturalists, conservationists, trackers, botanists, nature lovers, students, teachers and traditional practitioners etc.…

Hardcover. Zustand: New. Ferns and fern-allies are major groups of Pteridophytes. They are the simplest and non seed bearing vascular plants. The Pteridophytic Flroa of Nainital District, Western Himalaya, India is an attempt to explain the component of Pteridophytes. The present book describes 153 species (143species including 10 subspecies), 6 hybrids belonging to 53 genera and 19 families of ferns and fern-allies. The present book is useful for plant lover, taxonomist, researchers, students, ecologists, conservationist, naturalist, trackers and botanist etc.…

Hardcover. Zustand: New. Contents: Foreword. Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Floristic diversity. 3. Categrization of threatened plants. 4. Ethno-botanical utilization. 5. Selected bibliography. Index: Vernacular names. Index: Botanical names. Flora of Betalghat (Nainital), Western Himalaya, India deals with intensive and extensive exploration of the entire Betalghat region. The present book describes 1200 taxa belongs to 140 families, 769 genera and 1184 species of angiosperms and 8 families, 14 genera and 16 species of gymnosperms. The present book will be useful for environmentalist, conservationist, naturalist, students, researchers, planners and trackers for conservation and sustainability.…

Hardcover. Zustand: New. Himalayan Green Treasure, Useful Plants of Uttarakhand, Western Himalaya, India deals with intensive and extensive exploration of the Uttarakhand region. The present book describes 1265 species of flowering plants (angiosperms), gymnosperms and pteridophytes belonging to 755 genera and 170 families. Dicotyledons plants were represented by 125 families 618 genera, and 1052 species. Monocotyledons were represented by 24 families, 102 genera and 163 species. Similarly, 5 families, 9 genera, and 14 species of gymnosperms and 16 families, 26 genera, and 36 species of pteridophytes. The families and species are arranged in alphabetical order. The present book will be useful for planners, researchers, environmentalist, ecologist, trackers, tourist, botanists, and students of plant sciences etc.…

Dehradun 1991,234 pp.,b&w photos,dust jacket (code Bot-7).