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R. Barkeley Smith
Microfilm No. 1
Memoirs of Rupert Barkeley Smith, 1908-22, entitled ‘Indians Told Me’:
- Effect of change in economy in India, from barter to money and all this entails
- Defence of caste, change in caste status
- Jats
- The power of Hind Brahmans, Mohammedans and their religion in contrast
- Agra and the Mogul Emperors
- Conversation with an old Brahman
- Buddhism
- Conversations with young Hindus
- A Dacoit’s ‘memories’
- Note on police and criminals in India the reality of the past in the present
- Experiences with Indians during the war (1st) and their changes and philosophy
- An officer’s view on the difference between France and India
- The Maharaja Scidia of Gwalior
- The Indian character and characteristics
- Personal life in India, the pleasant things particularly camping and shooting.