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100	1		_aEllis, Edward Sylvester, _d1840-1916
245	1	4	_aThe Star of India
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2023
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2023-01-06
508			_aAl Haines
520			_a"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.)
534			_pOriginally published: _cUnited States: M. A. Donohue & Co., 1888
653			_aIndia -- Juvenile fiction
856	4		_uhttps://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=osu.32435008691610&view=1up&seq=5
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69696
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