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100	1		_aHodson, W. S. R. _q(William Stephen Raikes), _d1821-1858
245	1	0	_aTwelve Years of a Soldier's Life in India : _bBeing Extracts from the Letters of the Late Major W. S. R. Hodson, B. A.
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2012
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2012-04-14
508			_aProduced by Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520			_a"Twelve Years of a Soldier's Life in India" by W. S. R. Hodson is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work compiles letters from Major Hodson, detailing his experiences as a soldier in India during a tumultuous period, specifically highlighting his notable role during the Indian Rebellion of 1857. The narrative showcases the life of a soldier in the British Indian army, emphasizing themes of duty, bravery, and the challenges faced during warfare. The opening of the book provides an evocative context surrounding the Indian Rebellion, focusing on the emotional turmoil and anxiety felt by those awaiting news from family members stationed in conflict. Major Hodson's character emerges vividly through his letters, capturing not only his military engagements but also his insightful reflections on the heat of battle, the complexities of colonial governance, and the personal losses he endured. Early descriptions of his experiences on campaign illustrate both the physical demands of military life and the camaraderie among soldiers, setting the stage for the unfolding narratives of courage and sacrifice amid the historical backdrop of British colonialism. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aSoldiers -- Great Britain -- Biography
653			_aIndia -- History -- Sepoy Rebellion, 1857-1858
653			_aHodson, W. S. R. (William Stephen Raikes), 1821-1858
653			_aSoldiers -- India -- Biography
653			_aIndia -- History -- 19th century
653			_aIndia -- History, Military
653			_aSikh War, 1845-1846
653			_aSikh War, 1848-1849
700	1		_aHughes, Thomas, _d1822-1896
700	1		_aHodson, George H.
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39448
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