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PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a firsthand account of the Siege of Lucknow during the Indian Rebellion of 1857, penned by a woman whose husband fought in the beleaguered city. The author, a British lady, recounts the day-to-day experiences of her family and the other women trapped within the Residency, facing constant fear of attack, shortages, and the terrifying uncertainties of a protracted siege. The narrative vividly portrays the harsh realities of life under siege, from the scorching heat and cramped living conditions to the constant threat of violence and the ever-present anxiety about loved ones at the front. The author's keen observations and heartfelt reflections shed light on the emotional toll of the conflict on civilians, particularly women and children, and reveal the courage and resilience displayed by the besieged. As one of the few accounts of the siege written by a woman, this book offers a unique perspective on a pivotal moment in British colonial history, highlighting the individual struggles and sacrifices that unfolded within the larger historical context. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Condición: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 358 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

LeatherBound. Condición: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1858 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 361 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 361 Language: English.