An Indian Englishman
An Indian Englishman by Jack Gibson is a biography published by Lulu.com on August 15, 2008, comprising 419 pages in English. This work chronicles the life of John Travers Mends Gibson, who was born in 1908 and passed away in 1994. The narrative highlights his unique position as one of the last Indian Englishmen, detailing his experiences in India before and after independence. Gibson’s career began as a school teacher at The Doon School, and he later served as the last English Principal of Mayo College and the last English President of the Himalayan Club.
Readers will find a detailed account of Gibson’s dedicated service to India over 57 years, including his time as the only English resident of Ajmer. The biography also touches on themes related to education and cultural exchange, reflecting on Gibson’s interactions with both British and Indian governments. Brij Sharma, a journalist with ties to Dehra Dun, provides context to Gibson’s life and the landscapes he inhabited, enriching the narrative with insights into the cultural and social dynamics of the time.
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John Travers Mends (Jack) Gibson was born on March 3, 1908 and died on October 23, 1994 at the age of 86.In some ways, Jack was the last Indian Englishman. He came ten years before independence and stayed on 47 years after it, rendering dedicated service to the country of his adoption for 57 years. Jack’s journey started as a school teacher at The Doon School. He was the last English Principal of Mayo College and the last English President of the Himalayan Club. He was the last, and for most of the time the only English resident of Ajmer. He must have been just about the last Englishman to have been honored by both the British and Indian Governments.Brij Sharma is a journalist based in Bahrain. He spent much of his childhood and youth in Dehra Dun, and while not a product of The Doon School, he has known its campus, the surroundings of the city and much of the mountainous terrain described in Gibson’s letters.http://www.jtmgibson.com
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