Project Gutenberg 2014-02-12 Public domain in the USA. 656 Taylor, Meadows 1808 1876 Taylor, Philip Meadows Meadows Taylor, Philip Confessions of a Thug Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Confessions_of_a_Thug_(novel) Produced by Moti Ben-Ari and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from a file downloaded from the British Library) "Confessions of a Thug" by Captain Meadows Taylor is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The narrative explores the chilling realities of the Thuggee cult in India, which was known for its systematic and horrific crimes, particularly the murder of travelers. The story is told through the voice of Ameer Ali, a former Thug who reflects on his life, experiences, and the twisted motivations behind the practices of Thuggee. Taylor's work aims to blend factual accounts with fiction, revealing the dark truths beneath a cloak of sensationalism. The opening of the narrative introduces Ameer Ali, who recounts his past and his journey from a child to a notorious Thug. He describes his upbringing, the disastrous events that led to the death of his parents, and his subsequent adoption by Ismail, a Thug who plays a crucial role in his life. As Ameer reflects on his tragic experiences, the reader is drawn into the complex world of Thuggee, where brutality is justified under a veneer of twisted loyalty and religious tenets. This initial segment sets the tone for a gripping tale of crime, identity, and moral conflict, making it clear that the book will delve into the psychological and social intricacies of this infamous criminal fraternity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/44881/44881-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 72.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Historical fiction Thugs (Indic criminal group) -- Fiction India -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction PR Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery 1290741 2025-08-18T08:25:10.820113 text/html 1281716 2024-10-24T02:35:26 text/html 579066 2025-08-18T08:25:22.701088 application/epub+zip 597663 2025-08-18T08:25:12.321148 application/epub+zip 575492 2025-08-18T08:25:11.571126 application/epub+zip 931309 2025-08-18T08:25:31.360017 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 858720 2025-08-18T08:25:21.873045 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 844354 2022-09-20T13:31:54.159712 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1243300 2025-08-18T08:25:08.835141 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1223408 2024-10-24T02:35:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17125 2025-08-18T08:25:31.510991 application/rdf+xml 25454 2025-08-18T08:25:11.680107 image/jpeg 3530 2025-08-18T08:25:11.625111 image/jpeg 554743 2025-08-18T08:25:10.939158 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