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LoC No.: 40024970
Title:
Twelve Years of a Soldier's Life in India
Being Extracts from the Letters of the Late Major W. S. R. Hodson, B. A.
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Produced by Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "Twelve Years of a Soldier's Life in India" by W. S. R. Hodson is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work compiles letters from Major Hodson, detailing his experiences as a soldier in India during a tumultuous period, specifically highlighting his notable role during the Indian Rebellion of 1857. The narrative showcases the life of a soldier in the British Indian army, emphasizing themes of duty, bravery, and the challenges faced during warfare. The opening of the book provides an evocative context surrounding the Indian Rebellion, focusing on the emotional turmoil and anxiety felt by those awaiting news from family members stationed in conflict. Major Hodson's character emerges vividly through his letters, capturing not only his military engagements but also his insightful reflections on the heat of battle, the complexities of colonial governance, and the personal losses he endured. Early descriptions of his experiences on campaign illustrate both the physical demands of military life and the camaraderie among soldiers, setting the stage for the unfolding narratives of courage and sacrifice amid the historical backdrop of British colonialism. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 63.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Hodson, W. S. R. (William Stephen Raikes), 1821-1858
Author of introduction, etc.: Hughes, Thomas, 1822-1896
Editor: Hodson, George H.
EBook No.: 39448
Published: Apr 14, 2012
Downloads: 283
Language: English
Subject: Soldiers -- Great Britain -- Biography
Subject: India -- History -- Sepoy Rebellion, 1857-1858
Subject: Hodson, W. S. R. (William Stephen Raikes), 1821-1858
Subject: Soldiers -- India -- Biography
Subject: India -- History -- 19th century
Subject: India -- History, Military
Subject: Sikh War, 1845-1846
Subject: Sikh War, 1848-1849
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 40024970
Title:
Twelve Years of a Soldier's Life in India
Being Extracts from the Letters of the Late Major W. S. R. Hodson, B. A.
Credits:
Produced by Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "Twelve Years of a Soldier's Life in India" by W. S. R. Hodson is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work compiles letters from Major Hodson, detailing his experiences as a soldier in India during a tumultuous period, specifically highlighting his notable role during the Indian Rebellion of 1857. The narrative showcases the life of a soldier in the British Indian army, emphasizing themes of duty, bravery, and the challenges faced during warfare. The opening of the book provides an evocative context surrounding the Indian Rebellion, focusing on the emotional turmoil and anxiety felt by those awaiting news from family members stationed in conflict. Major Hodson's character emerges vividly through his letters, capturing not only his military engagements but also his insightful reflections on the heat of battle, the complexities of colonial governance, and the personal losses he endured. Early descriptions of his experiences on campaign illustrate both the physical demands of military life and the camaraderie among soldiers, setting the stage for the unfolding narratives of courage and sacrifice amid the historical backdrop of British colonialism. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 63.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Hodson, W. S. R. (William Stephen Raikes), 1821-1858
Author of introduction, etc.: Hughes, Thomas, 1822-1896
Editor: Hodson, George H.
EBook No.: 39448
Published: Apr 14, 2012
Downloads: 283
Language: English
Subject: Soldiers -- Great Britain -- Biography
Subject: India -- History -- Sepoy Rebellion, 1857-1858
Subject: Hodson, W. S. R. (William Stephen Raikes), 1821-1858
Subject: Soldiers -- India -- Biography
Subject: India -- History -- 19th century
Subject: India -- History, Military
Subject: Sikh War, 1845-1846
Subject: Sikh War, 1848-1849
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.