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100 1 _aBellew, Francis John,
_d1799-1868
245 1 0 _aMemoirs of a griffin
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2023-07-03
508 _aRichard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Memoirs of a Griffin: Or, A Cadet's First Year in India" by Captain Bellew is a semi-autobiographical account written in the late 19th century. This work combines both fact and fiction to depict the experiences of young military cadets in British India, particularly through the eyes of the main character, Francis Gernon, during his formative year. The narrative captures the challenges and humorous misadventures faced by these 'Griffins' as they navigate the social intricacies and customs of a land new to them. The opening of "Memoirs of a Griffin" introduces readers to the cadet's nostalgic reflections and his initial foray into the world of the British military in India. It discusses the term 'griffin,' used to describe newcomers, and outlines the learning curve they must undergo to avoid social faux pas prompted by cultural misunderstandings. As Gernon prepares to leave England for India, he is filled with apprehension and excitement, detailing his family background and the circumstances leading to his enlistment. Through a mix of humorous anecdotes and introspective thoughts, the opening sets a vibrant stage for the experiences and interactions that will define his journey as a cadet in a foreign land. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited Kingdom: W. H. Allen & Co., Ltd., 1891
653 _aIndia -- Description and travel
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/memoirsagriffin01bellgoog
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71100
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