The Book of Nature by Ruskin Bond is a verbal album that gives a glimpse of the infinite beauty around us told in simple short stories and verses. Ruskin Bond talks about his formative years and the influence that nature has had in shaping his thoughts and work. He shares his memories of a childhood spent at his grandfather's house. He captures the stark beauty of the mountains with all the fondness of a native. Visiting all the beautiful places, like Himalayas, Delhi, Assam, Punjab, Mussoorie and many forests, he shares the tales of leopards, the music of birds and insects, the forest fires, elephants, trophy hunting, forest fires and even the tiny fireflies. A perfect therapy to give peace to our hearts. Read it for a pleasant, relaxing and peace-giving book for all nature lovers.
