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100	1		_aThackeray, William Makepeace, _d1811-1863
245	1	4	_aThe Tremendous Adventures of Major Gahagan
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c1999
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 1999-10-01
508			_aDavid Price
520			_a"The Tremendous Adventures of Major Gahagan" by William Makepeace Thackeray is a satirical novel written in the mid-19th century. The story follows the somewhat absurd and self-aggrandizing exploits of Major Goliah O'Grady Gahagan, an officer in the British Indian Army, as he recounts his numerous adventures, battles, and romantic misadventures during the colonial period. Through Gahagan's exaggerated tales and comically flawed perspectives, the novel explores themes of bravado, identity, and the absurdity of war. At the start of the book, Gahagan introduces himself with great pomp, emphasizing his titles and the frequent mix-ups due to the commonality of his name. He shares humorous anecdotes about how his life is marked by peculiar incidents, including an ill-fated duel with his brother stemming from a trivial dispute. As the narrative unfolds, he fondly reminisces about his youthful, reckless love for Julia Jowler, describing the fierce competition among fellow officers for her affection during their voyage to India. His eventual romantic encounters and military escapades set the stage for a larger commentary on the British military's representation in India and the farcical nature of its characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aIndia -- History -- British occupation, 1765-1947 -- Fiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1935
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