Author: M. H. Ouvry
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Category : India
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Pages : 184
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A Lady's Diary Before and During the Indian Mutiny
Author: M. H. Ouvry
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Category : India
Languages : en
Pages : 184
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Publisher:
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Category : India
Languages : en
Pages : 184
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A Lady's Diary Before and During the Indian Mutiny
Author: M. H. Ouvry
Publisher: Theclassics.Us
ISBN: 9781230306957
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1892 edition. Excerpt: ... Sunday, 30th. We hear that the Simla district is much disturbed, and that an outbreak is expected at Lahore. We are now in the middle of the rains, and scarcely see the sun at all. In the night we had a tremendous storm, and all the doors and windows of my bedroom suddenly burst open. September 1857. Wednesday, 2nd. H's letter was brought in late last night, having been picked up on the road by a Chuprassie. Mrs. Edward Paske has a son born to-day. Overland mail in, by which I see H's exchange to the 2nd Dragoon Guards is cancelled. The "Extra" says that the Hill station of Murree has been attacked by a number of men, from some adjacent villages, they had, however, been repulsed, and assistance has been sent up from Rawul Pindee. Monday, 7th. Mr. Merk came over from Kangra, and baptized baby in the drawing room, she is called Frances Egerton, Miss Arnold, myself and Miss Parsons are the godmothers, Mr. Egerton of Lahore, godfather. Afterwards there was a party at luncheon, or early dinner. Friday, 11th. A letter from H.--short and almost illegible--saying he had been seized with cholera the morning before, but he was then, he thought, out of danger. The Lahore Chronicle gives a distressing account of the defence and abandonment of the fort at Futteghur, the Europeans left in boats, and floated down the river towards Cawnpore, but were seized by the Nana Sahib, and after a few days, butchered in the Assembly Rooms. Colonel Goldie and his two daughters were among the number. One daughter was seized by the mob, and given over to the Nawab, what her fate was, and that of two other young ladies with her, is not known. The 28th N.I., which was stationed at Umballah when we first went there, mutinied at Shajehanpore, and murdered several...
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ISBN: 9781230306957
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1892 edition. Excerpt: ... Sunday, 30th. We hear that the Simla district is much disturbed, and that an outbreak is expected at Lahore. We are now in the middle of the rains, and scarcely see the sun at all. In the night we had a tremendous storm, and all the doors and windows of my bedroom suddenly burst open. September 1857. Wednesday, 2nd. H's letter was brought in late last night, having been picked up on the road by a Chuprassie. Mrs. Edward Paske has a son born to-day. Overland mail in, by which I see H's exchange to the 2nd Dragoon Guards is cancelled. The "Extra" says that the Hill station of Murree has been attacked by a number of men, from some adjacent villages, they had, however, been repulsed, and assistance has been sent up from Rawul Pindee. Monday, 7th. Mr. Merk came over from Kangra, and baptized baby in the drawing room, she is called Frances Egerton, Miss Arnold, myself and Miss Parsons are the godmothers, Mr. Egerton of Lahore, godfather. Afterwards there was a party at luncheon, or early dinner. Friday, 11th. A letter from H.--short and almost illegible--saying he had been seized with cholera the morning before, but he was then, he thought, out of danger. The Lahore Chronicle gives a distressing account of the defence and abandonment of the fort at Futteghur, the Europeans left in boats, and floated down the river towards Cawnpore, but were seized by the Nana Sahib, and after a few days, butchered in the Assembly Rooms. Colonel Goldie and his two daughters were among the number. One daughter was seized by the mob, and given over to the Nawab, what her fate was, and that of two other young ladies with her, is not known. The 28th N.I., which was stationed at Umballah when we first went there, mutinied at Shajehanpore, and murdered several...
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A Lady's Diary Before and During the Indian Mutiny
Author: M H Ouvry
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ISBN: 9781021219251
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Travel back in time to early colonial India and experience the drama and turmoil of the Indian Mutiny through the eyes of a Lady's Diary. This gripping and poignant account offers a rare glimpse into a tumultuous period of history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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ISBN: 9781021219251
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Travel back in time to early colonial India and experience the drama and turmoil of the Indian Mutiny through the eyes of a Lady's Diary. This gripping and poignant account offers a rare glimpse into a tumultuous period of history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Athenaeum
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The Spectator
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A weekly review of politics, literature, theology, and art.
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A weekly review of politics, literature, theology, and art.
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Athenaeum and Literary Chronicle
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