On India's Frontier or Nepal the Gurkha's Mysterious Land : Kessinger Publishing : 9781417945993 : 1417945990 : 20 Sep 2004 : On India's Frontier or Nepal the Gurkha's Mysterious Land is a book written by Henry Ballantine. The book provides a detailed account of the author's experiences while travelling through the frontier region between India and Nepal. The author, who was a British colonial administrator, describes the people, culture, and geography of the region, with a particular focus on the Gurkhas, the Nepalese ethnic group known for their bravery and military prowess.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of the region. The first chapter provides an overview of the geography and history of the region, while the subsequent chapters delve deeper into topics such as the Gurkhas' customs and traditions, their military prowess, and their relationship with the British colonial authorities.Throughout the book, the author provides vivid desc