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100 1 _aWilson, T. F.
_q(Thomas Fourness)
245 1 4 _aThe Defence of Lucknow :
_bA Diary Recording the Daily Events during the Siege of the European Residency, from 31st May to 25th September, 1857
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2016-09-19
508 _aE-text prepared by Brian Coe, Chris Pinfield, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
520 _a"The Defence of Lucknow" by T. F. Wilson is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work presents a detailed diary chronicling the events during the dramatic siege of the European Residency in Lucknow from late May to late September of 1857, amidst the backdrop of the Indian Rebellion. The narrative likely involves military personnel and civilians caught in the conflict, showcasing their experiences as they endure the relentless siege. At the start of the text, the author sets the stage for the unfolding turmoil by describing the lead-up to the mutiny and the initial outbreak of violence. It highlights the immediate reactions of the British forces, particularly focusing on Sir Henry Lawrence and the response of the 32nd Foot Regiment and other loyal troops as they attempt to maintain control during the chaos. The entries illustrate the growing unrest among the sepoys, their eventual revolt, and the desperate measures taken by the British to fortify and defend their position in Lucknow, while capturing the harrowing experiences of those involved during the early days of siege. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aIndia -- History -- Sepoy Rebellion, 1857-1858
653 _aLucknow (India) -- History -- Siege, 1857 -- Personal narratives
653 _aWilson, T. F. (Thomas Fourness) -- Diaries
653 _aLucknow (India) -- History -- Siege, 1857 -- Sources
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53093
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