02357cam a22003013u 4500 36605 UtSlPG 20260610133832.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Mitford, Bertram, 1855-1914 The Sirdar's Oath: A Tale of the North-West Frontier Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-07-03 Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England "The Sirdar's Oath: A Tale of the North-West Frontier" by Bertram Mitford is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in an atmosphere charged with tension, highlighting themes of cultural clash and the wild unpredictability of life on the edge of the British Empire in India. The opening introduces the character of Herbert Raynier, a civilian administrator, who becomes embroiled in a violent mob scene while trying to assist an Oriental stranger, an event that sets the tone for the conflicts that will arise between individuals from vastly different backgrounds. The beginning of the narrative thrusts readers into a chaotic London night filled with patriotic fervor over the relief of Mafeking. The confrontation focuses on an Eastern man who becomes the target of mockery and hostility, while Raynier bravely intervenes to protect him, despite being injured himself. This scene not only demonstrates Raynier's character but also sets in motion a series of events that lead him back to India, where he must navigate his relationships and the complex socio-political landscape, all while grappling with his own evolving identity and the expectations placed upon him. The tension and cultural dynamics introduced in this opening lay a foundation that hints at deeper conflicts and character developments in the proceeding narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified India -- History -- British occupation, 1765-1947 -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36605 77445 77445