In Abor Jungles of North East India- Being an Account of the Abor Expedition the Mishmi Mission and the Miri Mission

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But no difficulty was insurmountable before resolute will and firm determination specially for General Bower who had commanded the Assam Brigade since 1908 and had thorough knowledge of tribal and physical peculiarities of the region. Besides, his men had implicit confidence in him. He had already become famous for his expeditions in Tibet, travels in the Pamirs and exploration in the deserts of Chinese Turkestan. He was also awarded the Founders' Gold Medal of the Royal Geographical Society.

This book includes detailed description of the various phases of Abor expedition resulting in crushing defeat of Abor Tribes which comprised a number of clans Including Minyongs, Padams, Komkar, Karko, Panggi, Pasi, Doba or Galong. Simong and Aleng. The whole story is of such an absorbing interest that once you start reading it, you would not like to stop unless you have finished the whole book. Finally, the 'gams' of Kebang and Sissin and the rest of Abors yielded. Cairns were built in the grateful memory of Noel Williamson and Dr. Gregorson exactly at the spots where they had been massacred.

The closing part of the book deals with the geographical survey of the hitherto unexplored river system of Abor land for which the opportunity came as a godsend. All the aspects relating to the geographical exploration of the area were thoroughly investigated as explained in the book.

Thus it is not only a gripping narrative or remarkable chronicle of the Abor expedition but is also a book giving an interesting account of exploration of a region in which no white man had set his foot before.

**Contents and Sample Pages**