Project Gutenberg 2007-05-04 Public domain in the USA. 157 Fenn, George Manville 1831 1909 Fenn, G. M. (George Manville) Fenn, G. Manville (George Manville) Stacey, W. S. (Walter S.) 1846 1929 Stacey, W.S. Stacey, Walter S. Begumbagh: A Tale of the Indian Mutiny Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England "Begumbagh: A Tale of the Indian Mutiny" by George Manville Fenn is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book unfolds during the turbulent period of the Indian Mutiny, focusing primarily on the experiences of a small British garrison in India. Central to the narrative is Isaac Smith, a soldier recounting his observations and experiences as tensions rise both within the regiment and among the local populace, culminating in the chaotic events of the mutiny. The opening of the story introduces Isaac Smith, who begins his account with a reflection on his role as a commissionaire in London and transitions into his military service during the Indian Mutiny. As he details the march of his regiment and introduces characters like Captain Dyer, Lieutenant Leigh, and the charming Miss Ross, we also see a picture of military life in colonial India, rife with camaraderie and underlying tensions. The story sets the stage for conflict, hinting at interpersonal rivalries and the build-up of unrest among the local population, which foreshadows the impending mutiny that threatens their safety. Smith's perspective, colored by his observations of the people around him, draws readers into this historical drama, combining elements of adventure and personal struggle amidst a backdrop of colonial strife. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 74.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en India -- History -- Sepoy Rebellion, 1857-1858 -- Fiction India -- History -- Fiction British -- India -- Fiction PR Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Adventure Category: British Literature 372887 2025-08-09T05:27:56.440346 text/html 379688 2008-03-04T06:44:36 text/html 269936 2025-08-09T05:28:04.301309 application/epub+zip 274743 2025-08-09T05:27:59.845324 application/epub+zip 197137 2025-08-09T05:27:58.556328 application/epub+zip 470557 2025-08-09T05:28:07.477848 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 460152 2025-08-09T05:28:03.440344 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 331840 2022-09-10T06:43:00.167967 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 353484 2025-08-09T05:27:55.846374 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 353272 2008-03-04T06:44:36 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19757 2025-08-09T05:28:07.603780 application/rdf+xml 15218 2025-08-09T05:27:59.043353 image/jpeg 3673 2025-08-09T05:27:58.798326 image/jpeg 182639 2008-03-04T06:44:38 application/octet-stream application/zip 130578 2008-03-04T06:44:38 application/octet-stream application/zip 263452 2025-08-09T05:27:56.472407 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia