Hirkani's Daughters: Women Who Scale Modern Mountains to Combine Breastfeeding and Working (La Leche League International Book)
By Jennifer Hicks.
Description
The title of this book, HIRKANI’S DAUGHTERS, was inspired by an ancient tale from India about a young mother, Hirkani who lived in the mountain ranges of Western Ghats during the 1600’s. Legend has it that when she was accidentally locked behind the fort gates of the Kings palace, Hirkani scaled down a 1000-foot vertical cliff to breastfeed her baby. When the King heard of her courage, he was so impressed that he honored her by naming the village where she lived Hirkani Village. This village still exists today. HIRKANI’S DAUGHTERS is a compilation of inspirational stor...
ISBN(s)
0976896923, 9780976896920
