02177cam a22003133u 4500 69696 UtSlPG 20260610134619.0 m cr n 260607r20231888utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Ellis, Edward Sylvester, 1840-1916 The Star of India Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-01-06 Al Haines "The Star of India" by Edward Sylvester Ellis is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. Set against the backdrop of the 1857 Sepoy Mutiny in India, the story follows the journey of Baird Avery, an assistant surgeon with the Honorable East India Company, as tensions rise between the British and the local population. This thrilling narrative combines elements of adventure, romance, and historical drama, making it a compelling read for those interested in this tumultuous period in Indian history. The beginning of the story introduces Baird Avery as he travels through India, specifically en route to Delhi, where he hopes to visit a Rajah he is friendly with. The sweltering heat and cultural landscape paint a vivid picture of India during this time. Avery’s interactions hint at underlying tensions as he tries to determine the nature of growing discontent among the sepoys. Notably, his servant Luchman warns him of an impending revolt, indicating the imminent conflict that will soon engulf them. As Avery strives to reach his betrothed in Delhi, the narrative sets up a web of intrigue and danger that foreshadows the chaos of the mutiny ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: M. A. Donohue & Co., 1888 India -- Juvenile fiction https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=osu.32435008691610&view=1up&seq=5 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69696 110469 110469