The Great Arc: The Dramatic Tale of How India Was Mapped and Everest Was Named
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The Great Arc: The Dramatic Tale of How India Was Mapped and Everest Was Named

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Discover the dramatic tale of the Great Trigonometrical Survey of India in “The Great Arc.” Follow the incredible journey of William Lambton and George Everest as they map the Indian subcontinent and measure the Himalayas in the 19th century. Keay’s vivid narrative brings this ambitious scientific project to life, revealing the challenges, triumphs, and human stories behind the mapping of India and the naming of Everest. ISBN: 9780007481170

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  • ISBN-13: 9780007481170
  • Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
  • Publisher Imprint: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
  • Height: 197 mm
  • No of Pages: 208
  • Width: 130 mm
  • ISBN-10: 0007481179
  • Publisher Date: 02 Feb 2012
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Weight: 500 gr

15 reviews for The Great Arc: The Dramatic Tale of How India Was Mapped and Everest Was Named

  1. Pratyksha Mishra –

    Excellent book! I found the descriptions of the landscape to be wonderful. I recommend this book.

  2. Sarvjeet Singh Lalana –

    I loved learning about the Great Trigonometrical Survey. The book brought the th century alive. Highly recommended!

  3. Khushi Sharma –

    The book was informative, but at times a bit dry. The science could be dense. Overall, an interesting historical account.

  4. Yashika Rajani –

    While the topic is interesting, the book felt long. The sheer amount of details bogged it down. Good, but not great.

  5. Abhay Tiwari –

    A fascinating read about a little-known chapter of history! The challenges faced by the surveyors were immense. Keay brings the story to life.

  6. Anees Ali –

    A remarkable story of human endeavor. I enjoyed learning about the challenges.

  7. Dhritiraj Pathak –

    It felt like a chore to get through. The descriptions were repetitive. Disappointing.

  8. Angel Johnson –

    The book is well-researched and tells a remarkable story of exploration and scientific discovery.

  9. Geetanshi Kandwal –

    Well-written and engaging. I learned a lot about the history of surveying in India. Great read.

  10. Vipul Yadav –

    Keay’s writing is engaging, and the story is compelling. I couldn’t put it down. I liked that it was easy to understand.

  11. Indermohan Singh Sihota –

    Interesting subject matter, but the book could have been more concise. There were unnecessary details.

  12. Sindhu Raj –

    An impressive feat of surveying, captured well in this book. A worthy read for history buffs. I like it.

  13. Nishita Jagati –

    A detailed and informative account, but I felt it lacked a bit of narrative flair.

  14. Anjitha M –

    The book is a bit dense and requires patience. However, the story it tells is important.

  15. Yash Raj Kesarwani –

    I was expecting more about Everest. The focus is mostly on the surveying process, which is ok.

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