{"product_id":"the-kipling-road","title":"The kipling road by Ruskin Bond","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"134\" data-start=\"94\"\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"972\" data-start=\"135\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"153\" data-start=\"135\"\u003eThe Kipling Road\u003c\/em\u003e is a fascinating anthology in which Ruskin Bond retraces and reflects upon history’s lesser-known but thrilling journeys. In the heartfelt titular essay, he vividly describes the old bridle-path from Rajpur to Mussoorie—also known as the Kipling Trail—capturing the oak-shaded beauty, colonial-era ruins, and nostalgic memories embedded in the climb. The book also includes gripping accounts of daring adventures: there’s M. Huc’s arduous trek to Ladakh in \u003cem data-end=\"680\" data-start=\"649\"\u003eJourney to the Forbidden City\u003c\/em\u003e, and Osa Johnson’s astonishing tale of surviving among cannibals in \u003cem data-end=\"774\" data-start=\"749\"\u003eA Woman Among Cannibals\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" alt=\"https:\/\/rupapublications.co.in\/books\/the-kipling-road\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/rupapublications.co.in\/books\/the-kipling-road\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. In essence, it's a celebration of exploration—blending history, travelogue, and spirited storytelling, all told with Bond’s characteristic warmth and clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"977\" data-start=\"974\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1016\" data-start=\"979\"\u003eAbout the Author – \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1933\" data-start=\"1017\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuskin Bond\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of India’s most cherished writers, beloved for his poignant portrayals of the Himalayan foothills and his simple yet poetic storytelling. Born in 1934, he has penned over 500 works—ranging from short stories and essays to novels and children’s tales—across a literary career spanning more than six decades\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e. His debut novel, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"1420\" data-start=\"1398\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe Room on the Roof\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e, won the John Llewellyn Rhys Prize in 1957, establishing him as a significant literary voice early on\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Recognized for his contributions to literature, he has received prestigious honors including the Sahitya Akademi Award, Padma Shri, and Padma Bhushan \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e. Today, Ruskin Bond continues to enthrall readers from his home in Mussoorie, writing with the same gentle fondness for nature and nostalgia that has defined his work for generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\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":44270348992769,"sku":"2UQ6TZJ7L-Used","price":99.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/files\/810dQ1CnS6L._SY425.jpg?v=1696072456","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/the-kipling-road","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}