Eleanor and Emily Eden, sisters of Lord Auckland, the Governor-General of India, offer a vivid and witty account of their travels in India in the early 19th century. Their letters offer an insider's view of the complex social and political landscape of colonial India, as well as a fascinating glimpse into the lives of British expatriates during this period. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of India or the British Empire. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.