A Life with Wildlife: From Princely India to the Present

• The book combines memoir, natural history and conservation history. Ranjitsinh shares his experiences working in wildlife protection and describes efforts involving species such as the Asiatic lion, cheetah, Kashmir stag, Manipur brow-antlered deer and Great Indian bustard.

• M. K. Ranjitsinh is an Indian wildlife conservationist and former civil servant. He joined the IAS in 1961 and played a major role in shaping India's wildlife policies. He was a principal architect of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, was involved with Project Tiger, and worked on the conservation of several endangered species.

The book traces India's wildlife conservation story through Ranjitsinh's personal experiences. It covers his work protecting forests and endangered animals, the development of national parks and sanctuaries, the creation of important wildlife policies, and the challenges of conservation. It also provides a personal perspective on the Bhopal gas tragedy and its aftermath.