I suggest Dennis Kincaid. British Social Life in India 1608-1937 Margaret MacMillan. Women of the Raj J.K. Stanford. Ladies in the Sun: The Memsahib's India 1790-1860 Hilton Brown. The Sahibs: The Life and Ways of the British in India as recorded by Themselves There are many others, but these are just a few from my library. Hope this helps. Keith Smith

Hi Keith and others who contributed to the list of reference books for other list members which will give those of us Downunder some valuable summer-time reading. I look forward to time off to spend on this pleasurable pastime! Regards Ainslie.