Chapter 1: Biharis and Other People The tone of the book is established in the first chapter, when the author presents himself as an outsider who has spent a great deal of time in Bihar. Having found the people of Bihar to be welcoming and friendly, as well as culturally rich, he shares his impressions of his time spent there in his writing. The chapter gives a short overview of Bihar's history, location, and cultural variety. The author explains why the state of Bihar is crucial to the Indian national identity and how it has contributed greatly to Indian culture, history, and literature.