Finally, I am most indebted to a number of tireless readers who reviewed the manuscript in its various drafts and supplied many insightful suggestions: including my editor, Lisa Drew, my agent, Virginia Barber, and my patient friends Joyce Hawley, Susan Fainstein, Norman Fainstein, Ronald Miller, and Gary Prideaux. Most of all I thank Julie Hoover, for many years of assistance, encouragement, and enthusiasm.
[GLOSSARY]
affion—opium
aga—concentrated rose oil
akas-diya—central camp light
alap—opening section of a raga
ankus—hook used for guiding an elephant
arak—Indian liquor
areca—betel nut used in making pan
art ha—practical, worldly "duty" in Hinduism