In this fascinating memoir, Robert Henry Elliot offers a vivid account of life as a planter in the jungles of Mysore, India. From the challenges of navigating the region's dangerous terrain to the joys of cultivating coffee, Elliot provides an intimate and compelling glimpse into a way of life that has largely vanished. With stunning descriptions of the landscape and the people who inhabit it, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the...