Twelve Years of a Soldier's Life in India: Extracts from the Letters of the Late Major W. S. R. Hodson, B.A. is a unique document that reveals to the reader the life and service of an English officer in India in the 19th century. Major William Stephen Rakes Hodson, known for his many years of military action and intelligence, shared in his letters not only impressions of Indian life and battles, but also deep reflections on human nature, military art and political relations of the time. The reader will get on a horse with Major Hodson, observe the colorful traditions and rituals of India, feeling all the unrestrainedness and romance of those times. Authentic letters will tell about the fate of a lone soldier in the vortex of constant changes and trials, about his strong character and devotion to service. "Twelve years of a soldier's life in India" is not only a source of important historical information, but also a valuable document that reveals the spirit and ideals of an English officer of the 19th century. This book will be a reliable guide to the world of military life and moral principles of a brave soldier.