The Heart of Nature; or, The Quest for Natural Beauty

CONTENTS

Preface

Introduction

PART I

Chapter I. The Sikkim Himalaya. The sacred Ganges-A beneficent power-Beauty of the plains-First sight of the Himalaya

Chapter II. The Teesta Valley. Mystery of the forest-The gorges-Sequestered glens

Chapter III. The Forest. Butterflies-Ferns-Orchids-Flower friends-Rhododendrons-Temperate vegetation-Primulas-Artic vegetation-The range of vegetation

Chapter IV. The Denizens of the Forest. Butterflies-Moths-Birds-Reptiles-Mammals-Animal beauty-Primitive ma...