'a gifted artist and lucid letter writer...excellent photographs and cartoons...fine descriptions of breathtaking landscapes' Jonathan Walker, Centre for First World War Studies (full review here) 'Such an interesting account...so readable' S. Crowson, Reading '...had deeper insight than any of the letters...from soldiers in India at that time, which I have read.' C. Bristow, Tonbridge 'I...could not get away from it' Y. Hendrichová, Prague 'Very readable and fascinating. Highly recommended!' St. Andrew's Church News

Publications Sunlight and Blue Shadow Selected and edited by Wendy Henningsson First book edition published 2001 - out of print First E-book edition published 2006 - available 'What it is really like on a really hot day. What it is like when it really rains. The Palm trees, the great rivers, bridges over a mile long, the people one meets in the Bazaar... What a lot I could tell you' Four years as a soldier in India proved to be a trial of endurance for Private Edgar Phillips of the 25th London Regiment. His letters home to his family, which form the basis of this book, tell of the hardships caused by the climate, tropical fevers, marches and manoeuvres and - not least - homesickness. E-book edition on CD now available. Order this title Download free excerpt Photos related to this title Online gallery featuring Edgar's artwork from his time in India and afterwards. Also see Simon Parker-Galbreath's website about the1/25th London Regiment Other titles Share