Through the Sikh War: A Tale of the Conquest of the Punjaub by G. A. Henty

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Author Henty, G. A. (George Alfred), 1832-1902
Illustrator Hurst, Hal, 1865-1938
Title Through the Sikh War: A Tale of the Conquest of the Punjaub
Credits Produced by Al Haines
Summary "Through the Sikh War: A Tale of the Conquest of the Punjaub" by G. A. Henty is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around a young protagonist named Percy Groves, who embarks on an adventurous journey from England to India to join his uncle amidst the backdrop of the tumultuous Punjab region, which is on the brink of war. The book aims to relate the events of the two Sikh wars, providing both historical detail and thrilling narrative. At the start of the novel, Percy is introduced as a fifteen-year-old boy who has recently lost his father and longs for a life of adventure. After receiving a letter from his uncle, Colonel Roland Groves, inviting him to live in India, Percy decides to embark on this journey despite warnings about the dangers that lie ahead in the unsettled Punjab. The opening portion portrays Percy’s preparation for the voyage, his reflections on his father’s wishes regarding his future in the army, and his eagerness to learn the local languages to better integrate himself into his uncle's world. Additionally, we see hints of the political tensions in Punjab that foreshadow the conflicts Percy will soon find himself entangled in. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Orphans -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Adventure stories
Subject Youth -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Soldiers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Courage -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Massacres -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Sikh War, 1848-1849 -- Juvenile fiction
Subject India -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Punjab (India) -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 53717
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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