The East India Vade-Mecum, Volume 2 (of 2) or, complete guide to gentlemen intended for the civil, military, or naval service of the East India Company.

"The East India Vade-Mecum, Volume 2 (of 2)" by Thomas Williamson is an instructional manual from the 1800's, a handbook designed for British men journeying to work for the East India Company. It acts as preparation for them, and informs about Indian culture, weather, and ways of living. The guide begins by talking about the harsh Indian climate, especially the heat, and how both Europeans and native Indians deal with it. Williamson stresses adopting local customs for well-being and displays examples of ways of living and building styles favored in the region. He points out the flaws in early European building designs, which didn't consider how to adapt to the climate, hinting at a wider look into the complexities of Indian life.