One Million Footsteps in Nepal: Colin Smith 'Putali Baje' (Butterfly Grandad)

By Peter Waine

In "Colin Smith 'Putali Baje' (Butterfly Grandad)," Peter Waine tells the remarkable true story of his second cousin, Colin Smith, a British missionary and teacher who dedicated over 50 years of his life to Nepal. From his early fascination with butterflies in England to becoming a beloved figure known as "Butterfly Grandad" in Nepal, Colin's journey is one of passion, dedication, and an unwavering love for a country and its people.

​​​​​​​Discover how a chance meeting in 2018 reconnected Peter with Colin, revealing Colin's extraordinary contributions to butterfly conservation in Nepal, including establishing two of the country's most important butterfly collections. Follow Colin's decades-long quest for Nepali citizenship, a testament to his deep immersion in the local culture and his desire to be fully accepted as one of their own.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1917329954
• ISBN13: 9781917329958
• Release Date: October 2025
• Publisher: UK Book Publishing
• Length: 136 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.3" x 8.0"