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100 1 _aSteel, Flora Annie Webster,
_d1847-1929
245 1 0 _aOn the Face of the Waters: A Tale of the Mutiny
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2012-07-04
508 _aProduced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by Google Books (Harvard University Library)
520 _a"On the Face of the Waters: A Tale of the Mutiny" by Flora Annie Steel is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds during the Indian Mutiny of 1857, exploring both the human and political dynamics of the time. The story introduces several characters, including English expatriates in India, who navigate the complex realities and rising tensions surrounding the rebellion against British rule. The opening of the novel sets the scene with an auction taking place along the river Goomtee, highlighting the economic and social upheaval following the annexation of Oude. The juxtaposition of a tiger's growl amid the bustling crowd reflects the impending chaos, while characters like Major Erlton and Mrs. Gissing showcase the nuances of colonial life and their personal conflicts. The significance of the colonizers' interactions, their views towards the native populace, and the dark undercurrents of exploitation and resistance are all hinted at, preparing the reader for the deeper explorations of loyalty, morality, and identity that will unfold throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHistorical fiction
653 _aIndia -- History -- Sepoy Rebellion, 1857-1858 -- Fiction
653 _aDelhi (India) -- History -- Siege, 1857 -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40140
999 _c80979
_d80979