--- product_id: 1562730 title: "River Dog: A Journey Down the Brahmaputra" brand: "mark shand" price: "£19.93" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1562730-river-dog-a-journey-down-the-brahmaputra store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # River Dog: A Journey Down the Brahmaputra **Brand:** mark shand **Price:** £19.93 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** River Dog: A Journey Down the Brahmaputra by mark shand - **How much does it cost?** £19.93 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1562730-river-dog-a-journey-down-the-brahmaputra) ## Best For - mark shand enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted mark shand brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description River Dog: A Journey Down the Brahmaputra ## Images ![River Dog: A Journey Down the Brahmaputra - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51FlUFKZ-gL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐ Yes, it is a book about a dog *by J***A on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 9, 2008* I had high hopes for 'River Dog' as the Brahmaputra is a unique wonder of a river, but this is more of a personal diary than a travel log. We get to know a bit about the adventurous Mr. Shands and his new dog Bhaiti. Hints of the troubled history of India's eastern states peek through, but there's disappointingly little that describes the role the river played. And Mr. Shands is admittedly not taken with Bangladesh, so while it's almost half of the distance he traveled, the Bangladesh part of his journey gets about 10% of the pages.It's far from a waste of time, though. It's a fast read and it opened my eyes to this incredible river. The first part of his adventure as he joins a hunt for Shangri La is edgy and exciting, and we get a great feel for the roots of this river at the top of the world.But after that we need to wade through altogether too much material about his new pooch. Clearly, the dog had a great time on this trip. As for us, we do get glimpses of the river and snippets of quotes from some early British explorers. And we have several detailed descriptions on how to deal with government administrators. But while we learn that eastern India is a disputed area, we don't get a lot of insight beyond that. He mentions in passing, for example, that the Chinese army had made its way far into what is now India. This must have some kind of residual impact on the people who live there now. But we wouldn't know that through this work. We also get bits of Hindu culture that flow throughout as he occasionally mentions a religious foundation to what is driving actions for his fellow travelers and himself. It's hard to tell for this novice, though, how much of this is real and how much is just for fun. When he, for example, encourages his friend to help him find a pet by envoking a heritage of dog worship. Sure this was funny. But it's hard to tell if there was any real foundation.So River Dog is a fun fast read, and it relays a touch of cultural insight while you learn a bit about this incredible river as it roams through eastern India. Just don't pick it up if you're looking to learn anything about Bangladesh. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Must read travelogue *by G***9 on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 14, 2015* Amazing book! Most enjoyable reading. We read it as a library borrowing and loved it so much that we wanted to own a copy. We looked everywhere and were so thrilled to find used copies in great condition in Amazon. It took a little longer than we expected but it was well worth the wait. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A lively, often funny, account of trying to traverse a great Asian river *by V***D on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 14, 2017* A lively, often funny, account of trying to traverse a great Asian river. Well written, and a fast read. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1562730-river-dog-a-journey-down-the-brahmaputra](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1562730-river-dog-a-journey-down-the-brahmaputra) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-14*