Title: Five Years in India, Vol 2 of 2 Comprising a Narrative of Travels in the Presidency of Bengal, a Visit to the Court of Runjeet Sing, a Residence in Cabul and Affghanistan, Voyage Down the Ind
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication Date: 2018
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0484509705
ISBN 13: 9780484509701
Binding: HRD
Condition: New
Weight: 715 grams

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Epic travelogue through an era of empire, war, and frontier life in 19th‑century India.

This volume follows a British commander’s yearlong journey across the presidency of Bengal, from royal courts to Himalayan passes. It blends military action, political intrigue, and vivid descriptions of landscapes, people, and daily life on the march.

The narrative moves from grand assemblies and festivals to grueling treks across deserts, mountains, and river valleys. Readers glimpse behind the scenes of logistics, camp life, and the challenges of coordinating a large army in remote regions. The book also offers encounters with local rulers, native troops, and civilians, all set against the backdrop of major imperial events.
Experience highlights include:

Detailed marching campaigns, supply journeys, and tactical decisions on difficult terrain.
Accounts of encounters with Afghan leaders, hill tribes, and regional politics.
Vivid scenes of forts, towns, rivers, and the natural world en route to key battles.
Personal reflections on leadership, risk, and the realities of colonial warfare.

Ideal for readers of military history, travel writing, and the era of British India, who seek a window into the sights, sounds, and struggles of a defining chapter in the subcontinent’s history.

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