02137cam a22003253u 4500 18813 UtSlPG 20260610133435.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Henty, G. A. (George Alfred), 1832-1902 The Tiger of Mysore: A Story of the War with Tippoo Saib Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2006-07-12 E-text prepared by Martin Robb "The Tiger of Mysore: A Story of the War with Tippoo Saib" by G. A. Henty is a historical adventure novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around young Dick Holland, son of a sea captain who has mysteriously gone missing, and his mother, Margaret, as they embark on a perilous journey to India in search of her husband. The context of the narrative is set against the backdrop of British colonial India, focusing on the conflicts with the notorious Tippoo Sultan of Mysore. At the start of the narrative, the reader learns about Dick's father's shipwreck and disappearance and how this tragedy has shaped their family's life. The opening introduces key characters, including Dick and his determined mother, who, fueled by hope and desperation, decide to travel to India to discover the fate of her husband and face the dangers posed by endless political turmoil. The stage is set for a thrilling tale of bravery, resilience, and the struggles faced by those caught in the tides of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Tipu Sultan, Fath 'Ali, Nawab of Mysore, 1753-1799 -- Juvenile fiction India -- History -- Mysore War, 1799 -- Fiction Margetson, W. H. (William Henry), 1861-1940 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18813 60199 60199