02274cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000190011324500580013226400510019030000470024133600260028833700260031433800360034050000310037650801840040752012140059153400450180565300620185085600430191299900170195542859UtSlPG20260610133959.0mcr n260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aWhite, Michael10aLachmi Bai, Rani of Jhansi: The Jeanne D'Arc of India 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2013  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2013-06-02  aProduced by Moti Ben-Ari and the Online Distributed
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Internet Archive)  a"Lachmi Bai, Rani of Jhansi: The Jeanne D'Arc of India" by Michael White is a historical account written in the early 20th century. It explores the life and resistance of Lachmi Bai, the Rani (or Queen) of Jhansi, against British colonial rule in India during the tumultuous period of the Indian Mutiny of 1857. The book sheds light on her character, struggles, and the broader context of the rebellion, positioning her as a national heroine in the fight against oppression.  The opening of the narrative sets a dramatic stage, depicting the city of Jhansi under a heavy summer sun, where tensions are palpably increasing as the people sense an impending upheaval. Lachmi Bai, depicted as a determined and capable leader, engages in fervent discussions with Ahmad Khan, a Mohammedan noble, about their plans to rise against British rule. As the narrative unfolds, it becomes clear that she is poised to lead her people in rebellion, harboring strong sentiments about her lost throne and the injustices faced by her people. The chapter ends with a sense of anticipation, as Lachmi Bai prepares for the pivotal moment that will shape her destiny and that of Jhansi. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aIndia -- History -- Sepoy Rebellion, 1857-1858 -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42859  c83698d83698