02109cam a22002893u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000460011324500570015926400510021630000470026733600260031433700260034033800360036650000310040250800160043352012170044953400450166665300650171185600430177618833UtSlPG20260610133435.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZ1 aHenty, G. A.q(George Alfred),d1832-190210aWith Clive in India; Or, The Beginnings of an Empire 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2006-07-15  aMartin Robb  a"With Clive in India; Or, The Beginnings of an Empire" by G. A. Henty is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Charlie Marryat, a young lad who is sent to India to work as a writer for the East India Company. The narrative is set during a turbulent time in the mid-18th century when British influence began to expand in India, featuring key historical events and figures, particularly focusing on Clive's ascent to power."  "The opening of the story introduces Charlie Marryat, a sixteen-year-old boy facing the challenge of leaving his family behind as he embarks on a journey to India. After the death of his father, Charlie’s mother struggles to provide for her children, prompting her to seek help from Charlie's wealthy uncle. As Charlie engages with this new opportunity, he experiences a mix of excitement and apprehension about his future in a distant land fraught with uncertainty and adventure. The preface hints at the significant historical backdrop that will frame Charlie's experiences, promising a blend of personal and epic narratives as the British aim to establish their empire amidst various challenges." (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aIndia -- History -- British occupation, 1765-1947 -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18833