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100 1 _aRoberts, Frederick Sleigh Roberts, Earl,
_d1832-1914
245 1 0 _aForty-one years in India: from subaltern to commander-in-chief
246 1 _a41 years in India: from subaltern to commander-in-chief
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
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 2005-08-14
508 _aProduced by Michael Ciesielski, Lesley Halamek and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Forty-one Years in India: From Subaltern to Commander-in-Chief" by Lord Roberts is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book narrates the author's experiences and insights gained throughout his extensive military career in India, starting from his arrival as a young officer. It primarily focuses on significant events in British India, including the Indian Mutiny, the relationships with Native tribes, and the political complexities of the time. The opening of the memoir sets the stage for Roberts' early years in India, beginning with his voyage and first impressions upon arrival in Calcutta in 1852. He describes the challenges of being separated from home, the harsh realities of military life, and the initial loneliness he felt. Through his narrative, he reflects on the cultural nuances of India and introduces key figures and events that shaped his understanding and experiences in the country. The opening sets a personal tone, offering a glimpse into the life of a soldier in a foreign land, as well as the historical context of his service during a turbulent time in Indian history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aIndia -- History -- British occupation, 1765-1947 -- Biography
653 _aRoberts, Frederick Sleigh Roberts, Earl, 1832-1914
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16528
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