{"product_id":"once-you-have-lived-with-mountains","title":"Once You Have Lived with Mountains by Ruskin Bond","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"131\" data-start=\"61\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"131\" data-start=\"65\"\u003eBook Summary \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"847\" data-start=\"133\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"169\" data-start=\"133\"\u003eOnce You Have Lived with Mountains\u003c\/em\u003e is a serene and evocative collection of seventeen short, loosely connected reminiscences rooted in the author's life among the Himalayan hills. Across their pages, Bond transports readers into his world—from midnight walks through fragrant pine forests to close encounters with leopards, jackals, flying squirrels, and nightjars. His tales shimmer with sensory delight: the call of owls, moonlit glades, murmuring streams, and the subtle rhythms of mountain life. These are not fictionalized dramas but gentle anecdotes born of real moments—childhood memories, small, unexpected wonders, and lifelong companionship with nature’s mysteries. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\" class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"891\" data-start=\"854\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"891\" data-start=\"858\"\u003eAbout the Author: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1595\" data-start=\"893\"\u003eRuskin Bond (born 19 May 1934 in Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh) is one of India’s most beloved and enduring authors. With more than 500 short stories, essays, novels, and over 69 books for children to his name, his work has garnered numerous accolades—including the John Llewellyn Rhys Prize (1957), Sahitya Akademi Award (1992), Padma Shri (1999), and Padma Bhushan (2014). A resident of Landour, Mussoorie, Bond’s writing is celebrated for its simplicity, warmth, and intimate observation of life in the Himalayan foothills. His ability to infuse everyday moments with quiet magic has made him a cherished voice for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45166401257658,"sku":"2UGLOEOSH-Used","price":9.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/once.webp?v=1758301237","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/once-you-have-lived-with-mountains","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}