Ten years in India - a book review

The autobiography of soldiers often make a very interesting reading. But 'Ten years in India and three years in Africa' was slightly short of expectations. It is mainly because the author WJD Gould had only a half baked knowledge of our country. He was in India in the middle of the nineteenth century. Sometimes it appears that the writer is hiding something from the readers. Usually the soldiers go on a rampage and indulge in looting after the fall of their enemy. This aspect is not disclosed at all. Perhaps it is to show the British army in perfect light. Still the book is worth reading. It can be downloaded from the following link https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46823

41 years in India - A book review

Any story which is based on true experiences become interesting. On the top of it if the narration is more than a century old it develops a unique taste. It took me nearly two months to read the book '41 years in India' by Earl Frederick Sleigh Roberts. In appreciation of the book I would say that for two months there was no problem passing the free time in a useful way.

Roberts was one of the most successful military commanders of his times. His narration of India seem most candid and interesting. The flow language and the story as a whole is excellent. The details are mentioned with great accuracy. One is flooded with the knowledge of the British Raj after reading this book.

The ebook can be downloaded from the following link
http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16528

The recommended format is epub and the recommended application for reading on the android devices is 'Flyte ebooks'.