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Life in an Indian Outpost. By Major Gordon Casserly. (T.

Werner Laurie, 12s. 6d. net.)—The author of this read- able volume was stationed at Buxa Duar, which guards the pass into India from Bhutan. He describes the daily incidents of social and political life in an isolated station, varied by sporting expeditions and visits to Darjeeling. His book leaves

a vivid impression of the duties and recreations of the wardens of our Indian marches.