Kantilal jivan shah biography of abraham lincoln

Seychellois artist

Kantilal Jivan Shah (1922–2010), also known as Kanti, was a Seychelloisconservationist. He has been described as a guru, historian, natural history expert, palmist, vegetarian cook and teacher, photographer, artist and sculptor, agronomist and intellectual.^[2]

Early life

In 1922, Shah was born in Gujarat, India.

When he was five years old, his family moved to Seychelles.^[3]

Career

Shah ran an export and import business established by his father in 1890, conducted through a colonial store in Victoria purchased by his family in 1925.^[2] His store, named Jivan Imports, sold textiles and local souvenirs, with his living space and library located on the second floor.^[4] He was better known for his environmentalism and ecotourism work in Seychelles and as a leading historian and folklorist.^[5] He was a committee member of various organizations such as the Alliance Francaise, the Chamber of