First published in 1904, this is a rare account of a British family through the ages, with a particular focus on the achievements of John Caunter, Bishop of Mauritius from 1824 to 1844. The book is filled with details of the Caunters' lives, from their origins in feudal Normandy to their involvement in the East India Company and beyond. The author, Frederick Lyde Caunter, is a direct descendant of the family and brings a personal touch to this unique historical record.

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