Reminiscences Of Forty-Three Years In India

Including The Cabul Disasters, Captivities In Afghanistan And The Punjaub, And A Narrative Of The Mutinies In Rajputana (1874)

von George Lawrence

332 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

""Reminiscences Of Forty-Three Years In India"" is a memoir written by George Lawrence in 1874. The book chronicles Lawrence's experiences during his long career in India, which spanned over four decades. The memoir includes his firsthand accounts of the Cabul disasters, his captivities in Afghanistan and the Punjaub, and a narrative of the mutinies in Rajputana. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a particular event or period in Lawrence's life. The first few chapters provide an overview of Lawrence's early years in India and his initial experiences with the British East India Company. Later chapters focus on his involvement in the First and Second Anglo-Afghan Wars, including his capture and imprisonment by Afghan forces. The book also includes Lawrence's observations on Indian culture and society, as well as his interactions with various Indian leaders and officials. Throughout the memoir, Lawrence provides a detailed and personal account of the challenges and triumphs he faced during his time in India, offering readers a unique perspective on British colonialism in the region.Overall, ""Reminiscences Of Forty-Three Years In India"" is a fascinating and insightful memoir that provides a valuable historical record of British colonialism in India. Lawrence's vivid descriptions and personal anecdotes make this book a compelling read for anyone interested in the history of India or British imperialism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Biografien und Sachliteratur Tatsachenberichte, wahre Begebenheiten Kriege und Schlachten
• ISBN: 9781104374013
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 27.04.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Herausgegeben von: William Edwards