Ranching, Sport and Travel

A restless spirit drives the narrator from the bustling streets of Calcutta to the mist‑covered hills of Cachar, where he learns the art of tea planting amid jungle sounds and exotic encounters. On river trips he watches a massive sea‑serpent battle a ray, joins lively polo games with the Munipoor hill tribe, and navigates the eerie night streets haunted by jackals. These early adventures blend natural wonder with the rough camaraderie of frontier life, setting the tone for a life spent chasing horizons.

Later, the story turns to the wide‑open ranges of Arizona, New Mexico and Texas, where the author becomes a cattle rancher and a sportsman of the West. He recounts driving herds across dusty trails, roping grizzlies, and mastering the six‑shooter, all illustrated with vivid sketches of desert dunes, llama pack trains and rugged prairie scenes. The narrative offers a vivid portrait of a life lived on the move, where work, sport and travel intertwine in a compelling, personal chronicle.