{"product_id":"a-town-called-dehra","title":"A Town Called Dehra by Ruskin Bond","description":"\u003cdiv aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"771\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"55\"\u003eBook Summary – \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"771\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"58\" data-end=\"79\"\u003eA Town Called Dehra\u003c\/em\u003e is a nostalgic collection of autobiographical stories in which Ruskin Bond revisits his childhood and early youth spent in Dehradun. Through gentle, reflective narratives, he brings to life the charm of the small town—its forests, hills, bazaars, and the memorable people who shaped his early years. The stories capture moments of innocence, adventure, friendship, loss, and the deep bond he shared with nature. Bond’s simple yet evocative writing paints Dehra as a place filled with warmth, eccentric characters, and quiet beauty. Each piece carries a sense of longing and affection, celebrating the timeless magic of a town that played a defining role in the author’s life and imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"1478\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"807\"\u003eAbout the Author – \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"1478\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuskin Bond \u003c\/strong\u003eis one of India’s most beloved writers, known for his gentle storytelling that reflects life in the hills of northern India. Born in 1934, he grew up in India and England before returning to settle in Mussoorie. Over the decades, he has written numerous novels, short stories, memoirs, and children’s books marked by simplicity, warmth, and vivid depictions of nature. His works often explore themes of childhood, friendship, solitude, and the beauty of everyday life. A recipient of the Padma Shri and the Padma Bhushan, Bond has inspired generations of readers with his comforting, timeless narratives and remains a cherished figure in Indian literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-header a-expander-partial-collapse-header\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":43881729589505,"sku":"2PP2T5UYP-Used","price":99.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/products\/ATownCalledDehra.jpg?v=1649917140","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/a-town-called-dehra","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}