Campaign of the Indus In a Series of Letters from an Officer of the Bombay Division

"Campaign of the Indus" by T.W.E. Holdsworth is a collection of intimate letters from a Bombay Division officer recounting a 19th-century British military campaign into Central Asia. The letters transport the reader alongside the troops as they sail toward the Indus River, revealing the grueling expeditions through challenging landscapes and politically charged regions, reminiscent of Alexander the Great's conquests. The letters highlight encounters and negotiations with local leaders, offering insightful perspectives into the daily lives and reflections of the soldiers. Readers gain a personal appreciation for the British army facing logistical struggles, intermingled with the looming threat of conflict with local rulers.