The Great Padma

The Epic River that Made the Bengal Delta

Kazi Khaleed Ashraf

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Goff Books
08 August 2023

Photographs: collections; Landscape art & architecture; Asian history; Deltas, estuaries, coastal regions

The first comprehensive book on the River Padma, considered the last leg of the Ganges, with a rich collection of new photographs and maps.

The Great Padma Book defines the life and history of the Bengal Delta, the largest delta in the world. The book contains original essays by well-known writers, researchers, and academics from diverse fields, including geography, history, literature, architecture, and food history. The preface is written by the renowned author Amitav Ghosh (The Hungry Tide). Besides unpublished photographs documenting the magnificence and diversity of the great river, and wonderful set of maps and diagrams, the book has a rich content in depicting the life and times related to this turbulent river. The wonderful design and layout of the book will make this a collectible item.

By: Kazi Khaleed Ashraf
Imprint: Goff Books
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 292mm, Width: 228mm,
Weight: 2.386kg
ISBN: 9781957183053
ISBN 10: 1957183055
Pages: 400
Publication Date: 08 August 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Kazi Khaleed Ashraf is an architect and architectural and cultural historian. He has taught in the US for over 25 years, at the University of Hawaii, University of Pennsylvania, and Temple University, and currently directs the Bengal Institute for Architecture, Landscapes and Settlements in Dhaka. He has numerous publications.