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100	1		_aMitford, Bertram, _d1855-1914
245	1	4	_aThe Sirdar's Oath: A Tale of the North-West Frontier
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2011
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2011-07-03
508			_aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England
520			_a"The Sirdar's Oath: A Tale of the North-West Frontier" by Bertram Mitford is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in an atmosphere charged with tension, highlighting themes of cultural clash and the wild unpredictability of life on the edge of the British Empire in India. The opening introduces the character of Herbert Raynier, a civilian administrator, who becomes embroiled in a violent mob scene while trying to assist an Oriental stranger, an event that sets the tone for the conflicts that will arise between individuals from vastly different backgrounds. The beginning of the narrative thrusts readers into a chaotic London night filled with patriotic fervor over the relief of Mafeking. The confrontation focuses on an Eastern man who becomes the target of mockery and hostility, while Raynier bravely intervenes to protect him, despite being injured himself. This scene not only demonstrates Raynier's character but also sets in motion a series of events that lead him back to India, where he must navigate his relationships and the complex socio-political landscape, all while grappling with his own evolving identity and the expectations placed upon him. The tension and cultural dynamics introduced in this opening lay a foundation that hints at deeper conflicts and character developments in the proceeding narrative. (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/36605
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