Brief introduction, detailing Cave's early biography as well as information on the geography, culture, and people of Sikkim. Transcription of 1906 Diary is main body of text, followed by glossary of terms and final notes.
Diary and notes detailing Cave's 1909 tour to North West Sikkim. Undertaken with Wright Smith. Outlines the make up of travelling party, a mixture of indigenous peoples of the Himalayan region. Details to identification, collection, processing and transporting of plant material. Material was collected by two head collectors and 5 assistants. Party was supported by 1 cook, 1 'Bearer' (Mr Smith's), 1 'Orderly', and 24 labourers.
Starting from Rear, contains diary entries relating to 1910 expedition. Additionally, contains miscellaneous notes from 1910-1912