THE WILDS OF BIG ELK CREEK
One doesn’t generally associate the borderlands of Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvania with vast wild spaces. The region is mostly rural, … Continue reading THE WILDS OF BIG ELK CREEK
CHAPTER 2: VILLAGES
As a lonely Phareng (Khasi for foreigner) stumbling through the jungles of Riwar, it’s hard not to get noticed. Outside … Continue reading CHAPTER 2: VILLAGES
THE ROOT BRIDGES OF NONGRIAT OVER THE YEARS
It was over a decade ago, during the monsoon season of 2011, that I first ventured to the spectacular Khasi … Continue reading THE ROOT BRIDGES OF NONGRIAT OVER THE YEARS
A TALE OF TWO STEPWELLS
I miss India’s stepwells. They’re the architectural equivalent of the slot-canyons of the American West: when you first approach one … Continue reading A TALE OF TWO STEPWELLS
CHAPTER 1: THE RAGGED EDGE OF INDIA
India, as a political entity, geographical concept, or civilization, is often described as a world unto itself. If that’s the … Continue reading CHAPTER 1: THE RAGGED EDGE OF INDIA
How are Living Root Bridges Made?
HOW ARE LIVING ROOT BRIDGES MADE?* The Khasi people of Northeast India create living root bridges using the pliable aerial … Continue reading How are Living Root Bridges Made?
The White Banks of Elk Neck
The last thing that comes to my mind when someone brings up the Chesapeake Bay region is violent topography. My … Continue reading The White Banks of Elk Neck
Preface
PREFACE This work is about my travels in a little corner of the Northeast Indian state of Meghalaya. If you … Continue reading Preface
What are Living Root Bridges?
The following is a short excerpt from my upcoming book Through the Canyons of Living Bridges What are living root … Continue reading What are Living Root Bridges?
The Strange Lives of Wood Frogs
Nature is out of its damn mind. To prove this, one need look no further than the frozen frogsicles that … Continue reading The Strange Lives of Wood Frogs
Agrasen Ki Baoli Video
Howdy… So, here’s a video I threw together on a step well in Delhi. The video’s quite rough, and my … Continue reading Agrasen Ki Baoli Video
Konyak Nagas
Just something interesting I stumbled into. I met most of the folks in this video back in 2012. Aloh, the … Continue reading Konyak Nagas
Shrieking Tomb now Live!
Howdy folks! My new book, City of the Shrieking Tomb, is now live on Amazon. Check it out here Should … Continue reading Shrieking Tomb now Live!
Shrieking Tomb now on Goodreads
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A New Review for The Green Unknown
Hi folks. I just saw this new review for The Green Unknown, courtesy of fantasy author Rosalyn Kelly. You can … Continue reading A New Review for The Green Unknown
New Review for The Green Unknown
Hi folks. Just wanted to share a (basically) positive new review for The Green Unknown. While it’s mostly has good … Continue reading New Review for The Green Unknown
New Review for The Green Unknown
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New Review for The Green Unknown
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New Green Unknown Review
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The Green Unknown: Travels in the Khasi Hills by Patrick Rogers — Knight of Angels
When somebody says “living architecture,” I immediately have visions of Tolkien’s Middle-Earth, specifically Lothlórien. I’m fascinated by that sort of … Continue reading The Green Unknown: Travels in the Khasi Hills by Patrick Rogers — Knight of Angels
Post Script: The Green Unknown: Travels in the Khasi Hills – Patrick Rogers — Reading, Writing and Riesling
The Green Unknown: Travels in the Khasi Hills Patrick Rogers Westland ASIN: B0759PFF28 Description: The Green Unknown is about walking, … Continue reading Post Script: The Green Unknown: Travels in the Khasi Hills – Patrick Rogers — Reading, Writing and Riesling
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