Four Years' Service in India

Four Years' Service in India by John Ryder is a personal account of the author's experiences as a private soldier in India. The book provides insights into the life of a soldier the conditions in the Indian army and the challenges faced during the author's service. It highlights neglect and abuse in the Indian army camaraderie between officers and men and the hardships faced during campaigns and conflicts. The narrative offers a glimpse into the life of a soldier in colonial India shedding light on the conditions challenges and camaraderie that defined the author's four years of service in the country.