{"product_id":"a-mouthful-of-petals-the-story-of-an-indian-village-1st-edition","title":"A mouthful of petals the story of an indian village 1st edition","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"12\"\u003eBook Details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"14\" data-end=\"295\"\u003e• Author: Wendy Scarfe \u0026amp; Allan Scarfe\u003cbr data-start=\"51\" data-end=\"54\"\u003e• Publisher: Heinemann\u003cbr data-start=\"76\" data-end=\"79\"\u003e• Language: English\u003cbr data-start=\"98\" data-end=\"101\"\u003e• Published Year: 1967\u003cbr data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"126\"\u003e• Pages: 213\u003cbr data-start=\"138\" data-end=\"141\"\u003e• Dimensions: 22 x 14 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"168\"\u003e• Binding: Hardback\u003cbr data-start=\"187\" data-end=\"190\"\u003e• Book Condition: Used – Good\u003cbr data-start=\"219\" data-end=\"222\"\u003e• Condition Note: Book is in good condition.\u003cbr data-start=\"266\" data-end=\"269\"\u003e• Availability: In Stock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"311\"\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"655\"\u003eA Mouthful of Petals by Wendy Scarfe and Allan Scarfe presents a vivid and personal account of rural life in India during the 1960s. The book recounts the authors’ three-year stay in the remote village of Sokhodeora in Bihar, where they worked on a community development project initiated by the renowned political leader Jayaprakash Narayan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"1033\"\u003eThrough their experiences, the authors describe the daily realities of village life, including challenges related to poverty, education, and social development. Their narrative provides a compassionate and insightful look at the struggles and resilience of rural communities, while also highlighting the efforts made to improve living conditions and educational opportunities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1035\" data-end=\"1336\"\u003eCombining travel writing, social observation, and personal reflection, the book offers readers a unique perspective on grassroots development initiatives in India. It is an engaging read for those interested in rural studies, social reform movements, and firsthand accounts of life in Indian villages.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heinemann","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51078978601264,"sku":"BestBookCentre__G7583","price":950.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/BestBook-2026-03-10T175505.387.png?v=1773145540","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/a-mouthful-of-petals-the-story-of-an-indian-village-1st-edition","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}