Sheila Dhar (16 results)

Condition: New. pp. 311.

Soft cover. Condition: New. 1st Edition. Sheila Dhar s autobiographical stories, essays, and memoirs are classics of modern Indian prose. An accomplished singer, the world she inhabited included renowned north Indian classical musicians such as Begum Akhtar, Siddheshwari Bai, Fayyaz and Niaz Ahmed Khan, Kesar Bai Kerkar, Bade Ghulam Ali Khan, and Bhimsen Joshi. No writer has ever conveyed the ethos of this world and the quirks of its denizens with such wit, irreverence, perceptiveness and empathy. Sheila Dhar s writing straddles many worlds. Once a part of Delhi s political elite, she is inimitably observant about celebrities as diverse as Indira Gandhi, Joan Robinson, Richard Attenborough, and the Queen of Tonga. In other parts of this book she returns to the Old Delhi she grew up in its sprawling bungalows, its labyrinthine households with their complicated domestic politics, its bygone musical ambience. Incisive intelligence, comic effervescence, self-deprecating humour, and a fascinating ability to manipulate the English language for Indian contexts all combine to make this book an absolute delight. Many of these writings have been unavailable or out of print for some time. The present book provides, for the first time within the covers of a single volume, Sheila Dhar s collected shorter writings, including all her memorable stories and essays. (jacket).…

Soft cover. Condition: New. ISBN:9788178244631 N.A.

Condition: good. A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships via media mail.…

Decorative Boards. Condition: Near Fine. First Ed. 193 page, many illustrations.

Soft cover. Condition: Fair. Children's History of India. Sheila Dhar. First edition published in 1960 by Publications Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (New Delhi). This copy: Sixth edition, November 1970. Softcover binding. No dust jacket. Size: 24.0 × 18.0 cm. Weight: 0.3 kg. Language: English. Pages: 166 pp. Condition: Body - Good (foxing, stains, usage wear). Binding - Very Good. Edges - Good (foxing, stains, minor spots). Pages - Fair (small tear at p.73 margin, larger tear approx. 7 cm at p.75 lower part, overall age toning, foxing, stains). Text - Good (readable without problem). Description: A concise introduction to Indian history written for young readers aged 9-14, this volume traces the story of India from the Vedic age to independence. Sheila Dhar presents complex historical themes—dynasties, religions, and social change—in simple, accessible language. Originally published in 1960, this is the sixth edition from 1970, reflecting the cultural effort of post-independence India to introduce its history to children. Shipping from Tokyo, Japan. International shipping available. Please note: All sales are final, especially for higher-value items. Returns are not accepted unless the item is significantly not as described. …

Soft cover. Condition: Good. Softcovers. Previous owner's name written neatly on half-titles page. Very light foxing to inside covers. In this fascinating memoir, Sheila Dhar gives an insider's view of the world of Indian musicians and the now all but vanished life style of the Mathur Kayasthas of Delhi in the forties and fifties. With her insight and unique narrative talent, she has created an unforgettable human document. (Oxford India Paperbacks) Copyright © Oxford University Press, Delhi.…

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. 191 pages. The cover is a bit worn and faded, with some discolouration. The pages are lightly tanned. The title page has a gift inscription in pen. Books listed here are not stored at the shop. Please contact us if you want to pick up a book from Newtown. Size: Size F: 8"-9" Tall (203-228mm).…

Condition: Gut. 5th edition. Gr. 8°. 157 pages. Orig.pappband, hinten wenige Seiten eselsohrig, Name am Vorsatz, gedruckte Widmung v. J. Nehru, Rücken spröde. Sprache: Englisch, many pictures.

Condition: Good. 8vo. 178 pp. (with folded pages), Soft Covers, Good with spine mostly detached from head to center, & minor loss at tail; creasing & mild staining to covers; text block somewhat toned. Previous owner's signature inked inside cover. Illustrations, map, diagrams. Seventh Edition.

Condition: good. Supports Goodwill of Silicon Valley job training programs. The cover and pages are in Good condition! Any other included accessories are also in Good condition showing use. Use can include some highlighting and writing, page and cover creases as well as other types visible wear.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Hardcover in jacket. Printed in India. Clean, reasonably tight, and unmarked. Very neat--a sound and handsome copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Book.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 244 pages. Oxford India Paperbacks. Square tight binding, uncreased, unmarked and clean. Appears unread.

paperback. Condition: Like New. LIKE NEW. SHIPS FROM MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. book.

Softcover. Condition: Good.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1960 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 162 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 162 Dhar, Sheila.…