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These are reprint editions reprinted with the help of original book just to give the original look and feel we do not change its format and text due to which in some cases the text is not like new. About The Book: War and Sport in India, 1802-1806: An Officer's Diary by John Pester is a firsthand account of a British officer’s experiences during military campaigns in early 19th-century India. The diary vividly captures both the realities of war and the leisure pursuits of officers, including hunting and sport. It provides unique insights into colonial military life, cultural interactions, and the challenges faced by the British army, blending historical events with personal observations in a compelling narrative. About The Author: John Pester (1778–1856) was a British officer in the East India Company’s Bengal Army. He is best known for his detailed diaries, which document his military service during the Second Anglo-Maratha War (1802–1806) in India. His writings, later published as War and Sport in India, 1802–1806, offer vivid insights into colonial military campaigns, daily army life, and hunting expeditions. Pester's work remains a valuable primary source, reflecting both the martial and leisure pursuits of British officers in early 19th-century colonial India. The Title 'War and Sport in India, 1802-1806: An Officer's diary written/authored/edited by John Pester', published in the year . The ISBN 9789374146040 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 506 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is India. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms.