Ganges: The Many Pasts of an Indian River Aristotle Frank Rich

Frank Rich

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resolute drifter Michel spends his days learning the art of pickpocketing and targeting the unsuspecting citizens of 1950s Paris

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Ganges: The Many Pasts of an Indian River Aristotle Frank RichA remarkable portrait of the Ganges, Indias most sacred and important river and a potent symbol across South Asia. Originating in the Himalayas and flowing into the Bay of Bengal, the Ganges is Indias most important and sacred river. In this unprecedented work, historian Sudipta Sen tells the story of the Ganges, from the communities that arose on its banks to the merchants that navigated its waters, and the way it came to occupy center stage in the