Description
This remarkable two-volume set by Lieutenant-Colonel Pollok serves as a detailed chronicle of sporting pursuits and hunting expeditions across British Burma, Assam, and the Cassyah and Jyntiah hills. Written during the colonial period, the work captures the author’s extensive experiences in the hilly districts of northern India and Burma, offering valuable insights into the region’s wildlife, geography, and sporting culture of that era.
Pollok’s meticulous observations and adventurous narratives provide readers with vivid accounts of hunting expeditions, wildlife encounters, and the challenges of navigating remote mountainous terrain. The work combines practical knowledge about regional hunting practices with engaging storytelling, making it an invaluable historical resource for those interested in colonial-era exploration, natural history, and sporting traditions. The comprehensive nature of this two-volume set makes it essential reading for historians, adventure enthusiasts, and those studying British colonial activities in South Asia.
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