{"product_id":"garo-a-birds-eye-view","title":"Garo- A Bird's-Eye View","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"164\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"164\"\u003eBook Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"365\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"z9i19\" data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"195\"\u003ePublisher: Sahitya Akademi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lp14du\" data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"217\"\u003eLanguage: English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13y6aio\" data-start=\"218\" data-end=\"232\"\u003ePages: 222\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ro3m8y\" data-start=\"233\" data-end=\"253\"\u003eCover: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lxdjl8\" data-start=\"254\" data-end=\"304\"\u003eDimensions: 21.5 cm x 14 cm (8.50 x 5.50 inch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fufe76\" data-start=\"305\" data-end=\"323\"\u003eWeight: 280 gm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"itj6h3\" data-start=\"324\" data-end=\"341\"\u003eEdition: 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"arej16\" data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"365\"\u003eISBN: 9789391494223\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"367\" data-end=\"386\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"367\" data-end=\"386\"\u003eAbout the Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"705\"\u003eThis book contains translations of both oral and written literary works in the Garo\/A'chik language, primarily from Meghalaya. The translations provide a glimpse into the rich literary history of the Garo people, covering three significant periods: the distant past, the British colonial period, and the present day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"707\" data-end=\"1149\"\u003eThe first section of the book explores the Garo tribe's migration from Tibet to India, their settlement in the Brahmaputra valley, and eventual dispersion to the western hills of Meghalaya. It offers insights into the tribe's struggles for survival, including conflicts, deprivations, and moments of prosperity. These narratives also address the origins of the Garo, Boro, and Rabha tribes, all of whom share close ethnic and linguistic ties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1561\"\u003eThe second part focuses on the life of the patriotic figure Sanja Manda Sangma, who opposed British occupation in Garo land around 1867. It provides an understanding of colonial tactics and policies that affected the region. The final section of the book includes creative works such as short stories by one of the most versatile A'chik writers, showcasing the modern literary creativity of the Garo community.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sahitya Akademi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51288435622192,"sku":"DRG.SahityaAkademi_9789391494223","price":250.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/azg265.webp?v=1775296859","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/garo-a-birds-eye-view","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}