Ww INTRODUCTION.
stitute the chief feature in these Letters, The reader will also find in them many traits of national character ; and seme deseriptions of the Anthor’s intercourse with the natives of Hindostan, and of the endeavours in which she shared te improve their condition.
It is proper to observe that, whenever Muropean individuals are mentioned, fictitious names have been assigned to them, and other precautions taken te prevent the persona! application of such passages.
