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"I have been writing in order to sustain the
sort of life I like to lead-unhurried, even--
paced, sensual, in step with the natural world,
most at home with humble people."
-Rain in the Mountains
Ruskin Bond grew up in the foothills of the majestic Himalayas, a setting that has provided a rich background for his work. His deep and abiding love of nature, his simple approach to living, and his mild and gentle manners find resonance in his works. The simplicity of his style endows with grace his presentations of both universal truths and the contemporary issues of conservation of the environment, love of family, and the pleasures and pains of growing up. Most importantly, he...