Letters of a Mussoorie Merchant

Book Details:

• Publisher: Niyogi Books

• Author: Ganesh Saili (Editor)

• Language: English

• Edition: First Edition

• ISBN: 9789381523070

• Pages: 256

• Cover: Paperback

• Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches

About the Book:

Letters from Landour: A Soldier’s Journey through the Hill Stations of the British Raj by Ganesh Saili is a fascinating collection of letters written by Mauger Fitzhugh Monk (1828-49), a soldier who served in India during the British Raj. These personal letters offer a unique, firsthand account of life in the hill stations of Landour and Mussoorie during the 1840s, revealing the everyday experiences of an Englishman stationed in India during the colonial period.

Edited by Ganesh Saili and introduced by Ruskin Bond, this book provides rich historical insights into the life of a soldier stationed at Dum Dum and Meerut, shedding light on the British military presence in India. The letters chronicle Monk’s interactions with the people, the landscape, and the vibrant culture of the time.

Through his letters, Monk gives readers a glimpse into the daily routines, challenges, and beauty of the Himalayan region, as well as the social dynamics of the British Raj. The book not only captures the essence of British colonial life but also offers a personal perspective on the environment and the people that shaped his experiences.

For history buffs, lovers of British India, and those interested in the British colonial era, Letters from Landour is an invaluable resource that immerses the reader in the atmosphere of 19th-century India, as seen through the eyes of a soldier in the British military.