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100 1 _aFenn, George Manville,
_d1831-1909
245 1 0 _aBegumbagh: A Tale of the Indian Mutiny
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-05-04
508 _aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England
520 _a"Begumbagh: A Tale of the Indian Mutiny" by George Manville Fenn is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book unfolds during the turbulent period of the Indian Mutiny, focusing primarily on the experiences of a small British garrison in India. Central to the narrative is Isaac Smith, a soldier recounting his observations and experiences as tensions rise both within the regiment and among the local populace, culminating in the chaotic events of the mutiny. The opening of the story introduces Isaac Smith, who begins his account with a reflection on his role as a commissionaire in London and transitions into his military service during the Indian Mutiny. As he details the march of his regiment and introduces characters like Captain Dyer, Lieutenant Leigh, and the charming Miss Ross, we also see a picture of military life in colonial India, rife with camaraderie and underlying tensions. The story sets the stage for conflict, hinting at interpersonal rivalries and the build-up of unrest among the local population, which foreshadows the impending mutiny that threatens their safety. Smith's perspective, colored by his observations of the people around him, draws readers into this historical drama, combining elements of adventure and personal struggle amidst a backdrop of colonial strife. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aIndia -- History -- Sepoy Rebellion, 1857-1858 -- Fiction
653 _aIndia -- History -- Fiction
653 _aBritish -- India -- Fiction
700 1 _aStacey, W. S.
_q(Walter S.),
_d1846-1929
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21304
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