Lays of Ind: Comical, Satirical, and Descriptive Poems Illustrative of English life in India

Lays of Ind by “Aliph Cheem” (pseudonym of Walter Yeldham) is a collection of comical, satirical, and descriptive poems that offer a humorous glimpse into English colonial life in India during the 19th century. The poems capture the peculiarities of the British expatriates, their interactions with Indian society, and the cultural contrasts they encountered. With wit and irony, Aliph Cheem narrates everyday scenarios, from bureaucratic absurdities to social customs, reflecting the challenges and amusements of life in colonial India. The work remains a delightful historical artifact, blending humor with vivid portrayals of a unique cultural and historical milieu.