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_aBrereton, F. S. _q(Frederick Sadleir), _d1872-1957 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aJones of the 64th: A Tale of the Battles of Assaye and Laswaree |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2014 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2014-07-17 | ||
| 508 | _aE-text prepared by Rachel Oei, sp1nd, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) | ||
| 520 | _a"Jones of the 64th: A Tale of the Battles of Assaye and Laswaree" by Colonel F. S. Brereton is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book follows the adventures of young Owen Jones as he transitions from a foundling and apprentice to a soldier in the British Army, amidst the backdrop of the British campaigns in India. Through the lens of warfare and personal battles, the story explores themes of courage, identity, and the hardships faced by those from humble beginnings. At the start of the story, we are introduced to the protagonist, Owen Jones, who is mistreated by his cruel master, Farmer Ransom. As a young boy, he endures physical abuse and longs for a better life. The narrative quickly escalates as Mr. Benjamin Halbut, a gentleman with connections to the East India Company, intervenes during a market scene to defend Owen. After a decisive fight with the farmer, Halbut takes Owen under his wing, leading to his enlistment in the army and a journey that hints at the potential discovery of his mysterious origins. This opening sets a tone of hope and adventure, drawing readers into Owen's world of transformation and challenge. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aMaratha War, 1803 -- Juvenile fiction | ||
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_aRainey, W. _q(William), _d1852-1936 |
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