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100	1		_aCandler, Edmund, _d1874-1926
245	1	4	_aThe Sepoy
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2015
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2015-04-08
508			_aProduced by readbueno 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"The Sepoy" by Edmund Candler is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book provides a detailed examination of the different classes of soldiers in the Indian Army, known as sepoys, particularly during World War I and in the context of military campaigns in Mesopotamia. The author aims to portray the various types of sepoys through firsthand accounts and sketches, shedding light on their unique qualities, experiences, and the camaraderie between Indian soldiers and their British officers. The opening of "The Sepoy" sets the stage for an exploration of the Indian soldier's mindset and characteristics, emphasizing the diverse backgrounds from which they come. Candler shares his observations from his time in Mesopotamia, where he encountered various types of sepoys, including Gurkhas, Sikhs, and Punjabis. In this introductory section, he discusses the significant role that factors such as training, loyalty, and personal relationships with their British officers play in defining the identity and performance of these soldiers. Through vivid descriptions and anecdotal evidence, he begins to unravel the complexities of their psychology and the rich tapestry of their cultural heritage that impacts their contributions to the Indian Army. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aSoldiers -- India -- Conduct of life
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48666
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