Synopsis I believe this to be the first botanical work of any importance which has ever been prepared by a native of India", said J.S. Gamble in his Introduction to the first (1901) edition of Kanjilal's book. Lucidly written, based on extensive touring of the area, this is still the most useful manual for recognizing and enjoying the natural flora of the region. Natraj Publishers is proud to honour U.N. Kanjilal with this new facsimile reprint of the Third (1928) Edition of his book, with a new Foreword that draws attention to Kanjilal's place in Indian botanical history. "It is an astonishing achievement that this little book has endured so long, serving as an indispensable companion to generations of foresters, botanists and amateur naturalists who have explored these forests. A tribute to the author is long overdue. Unfortunately we know only a few tantalizing details about Upendranath Kanjilal’s career, but even the barehones are worth recounting.