In this fascinating memoir, William Tayler provides a vivid portrait of life in India during the mid-nineteenth century. As an officer of the Indian Civil Service, Tayler served in a variety of roles, from magistrate to collector to commissioner. With insights into the social, cultural, and political landscape of the time, and anecdotes from his travels and adventures in the region, this book offers a unique perspective on one of the most dynamic and complex periods of Indian history. 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.