Through The Sikh War : A Tale Of The Conquest Of The Punjaub
By:G.A. Henty Published By:Double9 Books
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Through The Sikh War : A Tale Of The Conquest Of The Punjaub
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The historical book "Through The Sikh War: A Tale Of The Conquest Of The Punjaub" by G.A. Henty was first released in 1890. In the book, Charles Marryat, a young British officer, is described as fighting in India's Anglo-Sikh Wars. In addition to developing close connections with numerous Indian troops and a love relationship with an Englishwoman by the name of Julia Graham, Marryat gets heavily embroiled in the conflict. The Battle of Moodkee, the Battle of Ferozeshah, and the Battle of Sobraon are just a few of the important engagements that are covered in the book. Marryat is adamant about fighting for the British Empire and serving his nation despite several obstacles, such as terrible fights and disease. The Anglo-Sikh Wars in India are vividly portrayed in the book, which also examines themes of friendship, loyalty, and cross-cultural understanding. Once everything is said and done, the British are victorious, and Marryat triumphantly returns to England where he is reunited with Julia and they later get married.
G.A. Henty was a prolific English novelist born on 8 December 1832 near Cambridge. In his childhood facing the health issues, he was almost confined to bed so, he developed a good hobby of reading books. For his education he joined Westminster School London and Cambridge University. He had good interest in sports also. In 1853, Crimea war broke out, by the time he decided to join the British army and he went Crimea as war correspondent. After the Crimean War he resigned the army and began article writing for standard newspaper. As a special correspondent, he covered, Austro- Italian war, British Punitive Expedition Abyssinia, the Prussian War, Turco- Serbian War and Opening of the Suez Canal. Throughout his life he supports British Empire. He wrote his first children's book, Out On The Pampas in 1868. With children's book, he wrote fiction, non-fiction novel and short stories but he is best historical adventurous story writer. He was died in 1902. His notable works include-The March of Magdala, The Bravest of the Brave, In the Reign of Terror, The Dragon and The Raven, For the Temple, Under Drake's Flag and In Freedoms Cause, At Agincourt etc.
