This collection of Raj novels will appeal to general readers as well as scholars of Anglo-Indian writing and British colonial history and literature. It includes Flora Annie Steel's On the Face of the Waters (1896), Edmund Candler's Siri Ram Revolutionist (1912), Christine Weston's Indigo (1943), and Philip Mason's Wild Sweet Witch (1947), along with a comprehensive introduction by Saros Cowasjee.

A Raj Collection: On the Face of the Waters, Siri Ram--Revolutionist, Indigo, The Wild Sweet Witch

Literature & Fiction

Mason, Philip

Candler, Edmund

Weston, Christine

Steel, Flora-Annie

History & Criticism

Oxford University Press

The Long Road to Baghdad; Volume 2

History

Middle East

Franklin Classics

The Long Road to Baghdad; Volume 1

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1905. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... chapter viii the advance of the mission opposed The intention of the Tibetans at the Hot Springs has not been made clear. They say that their orders were to oppose our advance, but to avoid a battle, just as our orders were to take away their arms, if possible, without firing a shot. The muddle that ensued lends itself to several interpretations, and the Tibetans ascribe their loss to British treachery. They say that we ordered them to destroy the fuses of their matchlocks, and then fired on them. This story was taken to Lhasa, with the result that the new levies from the capital were not deterred by the terrible punishment inflicted on their comrades. Orders were given to oppose us on the road to Gyantse, and an armed force, which included many of the fugitives from Guru, gathered about Kangma. The peace delegates always averred that we fired the first shot at Guru. But even if we give the Tibetans the benefit of the doubt, and admit that the action grew out of the natural excitement of two forces struggling for arms, both of whom were originally anxious to avoid a conflict, there is still no doubt that the responsibility of continuing the hostilities lies with the Tibetans. On the morning of April 7 ten scouts of the 2nd Mounted Infantry, under Captain Peterson, found the Tibetans occupying the village'of Samando, seventeen miles beyond Kalatso. As our men had orders not to fire or provoke an attack, they sent a messenger up to the walls to ask one of the Tibetans to come out and parley. They said they would send for a man, and invited us to come nearer. When we had ridden up to within a hundred yards of the village, they opened a heavy fire on us with their matchlocks. Our scouts spread out, rode back a few hundred yards, and took cover behind stones. Not a ...

The Unveiling of Lhasa

Reference

SLG Books

Travel

Asia

Snow Lion Graphics

The Sepoy

The Sepoy by Edmund Candler is a comprehensive coverage of some of the greatest Indian Sepoys, who have, over the years, given the Indian Army their extensive support and dedication. A true tribute the glorious traditions of the Gorkhas, the Sikh, the Punjabi Mussalman, the Mahrattas, and the Dogras, among others, The Sepoy gives a thrilling account of almost every conceivable regiment ever to have served in the Indian Army. An insider's inquiry, this book offers readers a collective analysis of the sociopolitical settings of the British Empire and also tracks the story of the formation of the Indian Army.

Historical Study & Educational Resources

Lancer Pubs Llc

Legare Street Press

This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.

On the Edge of the World

World

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