This is the first time that Sachindra Nath Sanyal's famous autobiography Bandi Jeevan: A Life in

Chains has been translated into English.

The book is not merely interesting as the personal testimony of a key leader of the armed resistance

to British colonial rule, but is in itself notable for inspiring several generations of revolutionaries

across India. Indeed, it provides a direct insight into the ideas and personality of a freedom fighter

who inspired and mentored the likes of Bhagat Singh, Rajendra Lahiri, Chandrashekhar Azad, Ram

Prasad Bismil, Ashfaqullah Khan and many others.

The book is packed with vivid first-hand descriptions of major historical events, the lives and

motivations of the remarkable individuals who sacrificed their lives for India, their fears and their

dreams. A must-read first-hand account from the early days of the independence movement.