Project Gutenberg 2007-05-04 Public domain in the USA. 76 Fenn, George Manville 1831 1909 Fenn, G. M. (George Manville) Fenn, G. Manville (George Manville) Stacey, W. S. (Walter S.) 1846 1929 Stacey, W.S. Stacey, Walter S. Begumbagh: A Tale of the Indian Mutiny Reading ease score: 74.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England "Begumbagh: A Tale of the Indian Mutiny" by George Manville Fenn is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book unfolds during the turbulent period of the Indian Mutiny, focusing primarily on the experiences of a small British garrison in India. Central to the narrative is Isaac Smith, a soldier recounting his observations and experiences as tensions rise both within the regiment and among the local populace, culminating in the chaotic events of the mutiny. The opening of the story introduces Isaac Smith, who begins his account with a reflection on his role as a commissionaire in London and transitions into his military service during the Indian Mutiny. As he details the march of his regiment and introduces characters like Captain Dyer, Lieutenant Leigh, and the charming Miss Ross, we also see a picture of military life in colonial India, rife with camaraderie and underlying tensions. The story sets the stage for conflict, hinting at interpersonal rivalries and the build-up of unrest among the local population, which foreshadows the impending mutiny that threatens their safety. Smith's perspective, colored by his observations of the people around him, draws readers into this historical drama, combining elements of adventure and personal struggle amidst a backdrop of colonial strife. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en India -- History -- Sepoy Rebellion, 1857-1858 -- Fiction India -- History -- Fiction British -- India -- Fiction PR Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: History - General Browsing: History - Warfare Browsing: Fiction 372546 2024-10-09T09:46:56.286967 2023-09-09T11:23:50.447068 text/html text/html 379688 2008-03-04T06:44:36 text/html 182639 2008-03-04T06:44:38 text/html application/zip 269891 2024-10-09T09:47:05.297924 application/epub+zip 274748 2024-10-09T09:47:00.177947 application/epub+zip 197148 2024-10-09T09:46:58.701927 application/epub+zip 470505 2024-10-09T09:47:08.838883 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 460152 2024-10-09T09:47:04.328926 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 331840 2022-09-10T06:43:00.167967 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 353484 353459 2024-10-09T09:46:55.557941 2023-09-09T11:23:49.836193 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 353272 2008-03-04T06:44:36 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 130578 2008-03-04T06:44:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 21111 2024-10-09T09:47:08.972874 application/rdf+xml 15218 2024-10-09T09:46:59.261951 image/jpeg 3673 2024-10-09T09:46:58.975937 image/jpeg 263420 2024-10-09T09:46:56.323957 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia