Chasing The Monsoon

Book Name in English : Chasing The Monsoon

Never since somerset Maugham has rain seemed so romantic' Observer Some years ago Alexander Frather decided to pursue the astonishing phenomenon of the Indian summer monsoon, and this fascinating account of his journey reveals the exotic, often starting discoveries of an ambitious and irresistbly romantic adventure. A beautiful and remarkable book... Mr Frater writes with infectious and enhanting enthusiam... history, autobiography and ethnographic detail are gently interwoven' The Times 'Frater's unclouded sight unfurls the magic behind the mystery tour beautifully...his spirited, eccentric, vastly diverting book will endure the ceaseless patter of travel books on India' Daily Mail A work of outstanding Quality... a remarkable portrait of the Indian nation' Sunday Telegraph This is travel writing at its best. Funny, informed, coherent and deeply sympathetic towrads its subject. Independent of Sunday.