An autobiography of marriage in the early part of the 20th century which has its romance in an Indian setting and the strong, kind character of George, the author's husband. She had known him as a boy when he was sent to school in England, and, in spite of her love for him, had never realized what it would mean to be parted from her family and to live an isolated jungle life. She married him in Bombay, elephants almost wrecked their train en route to their home, and her depression grew as loneliness, fear and silence took over when George kept watch on the 900 acre tea plantation on the Assam Burma frontier. But a wise doctor helped her to discipline herself, George taught her how to live at ease and a baby rounded out the picture.

    The work is divided into three broad divisions of the natural course of cultural development in Ancient India: (1) From the prehistoric age to 600 B.C., (2) From 600 B.C. to 300 A.D., (3) From 300 A.D. to 1200 A.D.The work describes the political, economic, religious and cultural conditions of the country, the expansionist activities, the colonisation schemes of her rulers in the Far East. Political theories and administrative organizations are also discussed but more stress has been laid on the religious, literary and cultural aspects of Ancient India.Among the more important additions may be mentioned the chapters on the prehistoric age, including the Indus Valley Civilization, more detailed account of the ancient republican clans and the various medieval local dynasties, specially those of the south and the development of art and colonisation. Important changes, though much less extensive, have been made in chapters dealing with political theory and administrative system, as well as social and economic condition and an entirely new section on coins has been added. Considerable other modifications and rearrangements, involving re-grouping of chapters, have been made and more copious footnotes and fuller bibliography have been added for the guidance of advanced students.The book is of a more advanced type. It would meet the needs not only of general readers but also of earnest students who require a thorough grasp of the essential facts and features before taking up specialized study in any branch of the subject. It would also fulfil requirements of the candidates for competitive examinations in which Ancient Indian History and culture is a prescribed subject.