Globe.--"Mr. Dewar gives us something more than 'glimpses' of Indian bird-life in his very interesting volume." Standard.--"Not the least merit of the book is the author's unwillingness to take anything for granted." Spectator.--"We know nothing better to recommend to an amateur ornithologist who finds himself in India for the first time." Guardian.--..". vivid and delightful." Observer.--..". full of special knowledge." Scotsman.--"a lively and interesting series of short studies."