Traces the formative years during which the classic author worked in India on The Civil and Military Gazette and established his literary career, offering insight into his love of the region, his unhappy childhood in England, and the influence of Indian culture of his writings.
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Charles Allen is the author of a number of critically acclaimed books, including Soldier Sahibs, God's Terrorists, and Plain Tales from the Raj. He lives in England.
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