| Author |
Grimwood, Ethel St. Clair, 1867-1928 |
| Title |
My three years in Manipur : and escape from the recent mutiny
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| Original Publication |
London: Richard Bentley and son, 1891.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 69.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"My Three Years in Manipur and Escape from the Recent Mutiny" by Ethel St. Clair Grimwood is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book recounts the author's personal experiences during her husband's posting as a Political Agent in Manipur, a remote and tumultuous region in India. It explores the cultural landscape, the challenges faced by the couple, and the sociopolitical dynamics that culminate in a mutiny, providing insights into colonial life and interactions with indigenous tribes. The opening of the narrative introduces readers to the author's early impressions of Manipur as she embarks on a journey to a place that was largely unknown at the time. As she and her husband navigate the long and arduous trip to their new home, Grimwood shares vivid descriptions of the landscape and her initial excitement about the opportunities life in Manipur might offer. The narrative details the difficulties faced during their travels, including unruly coolies and the challenges of transportation, establishing a foundation for the couple's eventual experiences in a politically charged and complex environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
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| Subject |
Grimwood, Ethel St. Clair, 1867-1928
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| Subject |
Manipur (India)
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
71726 |
| Release Date |
Sep 25, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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