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Our Trees Still Grow in Dehra is a collection of 14 autobiographical short stories by Ruskin Bond, published in 1991, that reflects on his childhood in Dehradun, India. The book highlights Bond's deep connection with nature, his friendships, and the impact of urbanization on his hometown. Through vivid descriptions and personal anecdotes, Bond creates a nostalgic tribute to his upbringing and the importance of preserving natural heritage.

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Our Trees Still Grow in Dehra is a collection of 14 autobiographical short stories by Ruskin Bond, published in 1991, that reflects on his childhood in Dehradun, India. The book highlights Bond's deep connection with nature, his friendships, and the impact of urbanization on his hometown. Through vivid descriptions and personal anecdotes, Bond creates a nostalgic tribute to his upbringing and the importance of preserving natural heritage.

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Our Trees Still Grow in Dehra

Our Trees Still Grow in Dehra is a collection of 14


Our Trees Still Grow in Dehra
short stories written by Ruskin Bond.[1] It was
published in 1991.[2] He was awarded Sahitya
Academy Award in 1992 for it.

Theme
"Our Trees Still Grow in Dehra" is a collection of
autobiographical stories written by Ruskin Bond. The
book captures the author's childhood memories and
experiences growing up in the picturesque town of
Dehradun in India. Here is a brief summary of the
book:

The book opens with Bond's early childhood and his


deep connection with nature. He describes the
beautiful trees that surrounded his home in Dehradun
and how they served as companions throughout his First edition
life. Bond's vivid descriptions paint a nostalgic picture
Author Ruskin Bond
of the town and its natural surroundings.
Language English
As the stories progress, Bond shares various anecdotes Genre Short stories
and encounters from his childhood. He reminisces Published 1991
about his friendships with local children and the
Publisher Penguin India
adventures they embarked upon together. He also
introduces readers to his family members, including Publication India
his eccentric grandmother and his beloved father. place
These personal narratives highlight the importance of ISBN 9780140169027
relationships and the impact they had on Bond's OCLC 26361931 (https://www.worldca
upbringing. t.org/oclc/26361931)

Nature remains a prominent theme throughout the


book, as Bond describes his explorations of the nearby forests, rivers, and mountains. He vividly portrays
the sights, sounds, and smells of the natural world, capturing the essence of Dehradun's landscape.

The book also delves into the author's experiences at school, both in Dehradun and at a boarding school
in Shimla. Bond reflects on the challenges he faced as a student and the teachers who left a lasting
impression on him. These episodes provide insights into his formative years and the influences that
shaped his love for writing.
"Our Trees Still Grow in Dehra" is not just a collection of personal memories but also a reflection on the
changing times. Bond discusses the effects of urbanization and industrialization on his hometown and
laments the loss of green spaces and the encroachment on nature.

Throughout the book, Bond's simple and evocative writing style captures the essence of his childhood in
Dehradun. He shares his love for nature, his experiences, and the warmth of human relationships,
ultimately creating a nostalgic and heartfelt tribute to his hometown and the memories it holds.

Overall, "Our Trees Still Grow in Dehra" is a captivating collection of autobiographical stories that
transport readers to the author's idyllic childhood in Dehradun, while also reflecting on the passage of
time and the importance of preserving our natural heritage.[3]

Comments
As per India Today, "Like Dom Moraes, Bond is completely at ease with British-English idiom: he
describes descending train passengers as 'debouching'. Yet his precise and reflective prose is closer to Jim
Corbett's in being more homegrown: he speaks of khuds, langurs and rustic Pahadi friends."[4]

References
1. Bond, Ruskin (1991). Our trees still grow in Dehra (https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/2636193
1). New Delhi; New York, N.Y., U.S.A.: Penguin Books. ISBN 978-0-14-016902-7.
OCLC 26361931 (https://search.worldcat.org/oclc/26361931).
2. Bond, Ruskin (1991). Our Trees Still Grow in Dehra (https://books.google.com/books?id=wk
plAAAAMAAJ). Penguin Books. ISBN 978-0-14-016902-7.
3. bookindex.in (2023-02-07). "Our Trees Still Grow In Dehra by Ruskin Bond | Book Review"
(https://www.bookindex.in/our-trees-still-grow-in-dehra-by-ruskin-bond/). bookIndex.in.
Retrieved 2023-06-22.
4. "Book review: Ruskin Bond's 'Our Trees Still Grow In Dehra' " (https://www.indiatoday.in/mag
azine/society-and-the-arts/books/story/19920229-book-review-ruskin-bonds-our-trees-still-gr
ow-in-dehra-765895-2013-06-24). India Today. 24 June 2013. Retrieved 2023-06-23.

External links
https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/society-and-the-arts/books/story/19920229-book-review-
ruskin-bonds-our-trees-still-grow-in-dehra-765895-2013-06-24

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