- Hardcover: 196 pages
- Publisher: The Armchair Traveller at the bookHaus (12 July 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1905791437
- ISBN-13: 978-1905791439
- Product Dimensions: 16 x 12.6 x 2.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 303,237 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Martin Uitz, a renowned expert on Bhutan, describes how the Bhutanese, in pursuit of the principle of 'Gross National Happiness', are carefully moving towards a more modern future, including a constitution and democracy, whilst preserving their traditional society and conserving the environment.
About the Author
Martin Uitz died on 13 January 2007 aged 54 unexpectedly of heart failure while trekking the Nepalese Himalayas in the presence of his wife Renee. She said: 'We are grateful that he quit this life peacefully and without pain, accompanied by the sounds of Buddhist prayers amidst his well-loved mountains. His whole life Martin was a traveller between many worlds and has taught us to encounter the world with curiosity, tolerance and compassion.' In accordance with her wishes this book will be published simultaneously in the UK and in Bhutan in Martin Uitz's memory.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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To think I felt disappointed on first receiving this book - what, no pictures! Once I began reading, however, I couldn't put it down. I feel the author (Martin Uitz) shared his love of Bhutan in a reader-friendly and often humorous way. Particularly poignant as he died, unexpectedly, before its publication last year.
I feel that I have learned a significant amount about this small kingdom, its people and its customs; I now look forward even more to my forthcoming trip.
My only criticism is that it is printed on poor quality paper.
I feel that I have learned a significant amount about this small kingdom, its people and its customs; I now look forward even more to my forthcoming trip.
My only criticism is that it is printed on poor quality paper.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Bought on a whim as I'm going to Bhutan on holiday, now passed on to a travelling companion so only impressions from a quick read possible.
Much interesting information about the country, the sort one is unlikely to come across in Travel Guides. Published after the early death of the author who travelled and worked in Bhutan with his family. Certainly I would recommend the book to anyone wishing some background infromation about the people and customs of this fascinating kingdom, though understandably discrete about the ethnic Nepalese refugee situation.
Much interesting information about the country, the sort one is unlikely to come across in Travel Guides. Published after the early death of the author who travelled and worked in Bhutan with his family. Certainly I would recommend the book to anyone wishing some background infromation about the people and customs of this fascinating kingdom, though understandably discrete about the ethnic Nepalese refugee situation.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This pocket size book of 196 pages was transslated from the German after the author died.
The book deals with the daily life and customs of the Bhutanse people and is one of the most descriptive books I have read.
Subjects covered are religion,Gross National Happiness,customs and rites,prohibitions eg.tobacco,conservation in national park and transition to democracy.
This book is an essential for anyone who is going to travel to Bhutan
The book deals with the daily life and customs of the Bhutanse people and is one of the most descriptive books I have read.
Subjects covered are religion,Gross National Happiness,customs and rites,prohibitions eg.tobacco,conservation in national park and transition to democracy.
This book is an essential for anyone who is going to travel to Bhutan
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Great wee book for interesting facts on Bhutan
Really liked this little book. Easy to read and got some really fascinating facts on traditions in Bhutan and info that i will be looking out for when there, like the traffic... Read more
Published 23 months ago by L. Howie
A very easy way of learning about Bhutan
A very light, easy to read book but one that really does easily explain how the country is where it is now, and the thinking behind it. Read more
Published on 4 Dec 2009 by Mrs. Melanie Riches
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