This book, originally published in 1903, describes the scenes and habitats of the people of the tract, known as Chota Nagpur in the pre- colonial times, along with their customs and history. This is indeed a seminal work as there is not much literature available for researchers regarding the local history of Chota Nagpur region. It is a record of materials drawn from the local records/documents and archaeological findings?and?collection?of?other?scattered?fragments?of?materials.