This elegant book gives a wonderful feeling of Shikari’s life in India several decades ago. Even the reader’s musical ear is wooed by wildlife sounds expertly caught in the writing of this book. One’s appreciation of verbal expression soars from the exquisite timeless prose of the colonel’s Musings. Shikari life in Raj times is brought delicately to the reader’s feet to be absorbed thoroughly. The excellent photographs and drawings are hardly necessary ...
