Memories and observations of the author's time spent in India, as extracted from mostly his diaries and letters.

Printed in Great Britain. Includes index.

I enter the Army --Arrival in India -- The sport of kings and the king of sports -- The king of the jungle -- Life in the plains -- Disease and the drama -- How India develops character -- When the trives are out -- The aftermath of war -- Life in the hills -- "Tiger, tiger, burning bright" -- A frontier row -- The jungle people and some others -- "The elephant's a gentleman" -- Native hospitality and traditions -- The call of Kashmir -- A hunter as panel doctor -- Apologia.