H. R. H. The Duke of Clarence and Avondale in Southern India

The visit of H.R.H. The Duke of Clarence and Avondale, Prince Albert Victor, to Southern India in 1889 is mentioned in several books about British India, royal tours, and colonial history .Thirteen Years Among the Wild Beasts of India by George Peress Sanderson chronicles his elephant-catching techniques, which were showcased during the Duke's visit. Sanderson's work is often cited for its vivid accounts of wildlife management and British colonial endeavors in India. Books such as Sport and Adventure in the Indian Jungle by A. Mervyn Smith and The Kipling Journal also touch upon this historical moment and its cultural significance.