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Memoirs Of A Griffin: Or A Cadet's First Year In India (1891)

Memoirs Of A Griffin: Or A Cadet's First Year In India (1891)

Bellew, Francis John

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Military BiographiesFiction AnthologiesIndian & South Asian History

ISBN10: 1164936573
ISBN13: 9781164936572
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 404
Weight: 1.19
Height: 0.83 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Memoirs of a Griffin: Or A Cadet�������s First Year in India is a memoir written by Francis John Bellew and published in 1891. The book is a detailed account of Bellew's experiences as a young cadet in India during the mid-19th century. The term griffin refers to a new arrival in India who is inexperienced and unfamiliar with the customs and traditions of the country. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of Bellew's life in India. He describes his journey from England to India, his arrival in Calcutta, and his experiences at the military academy in Dehradun. Bellew also writes about the people he meets, including his fellow cadets, officers, and local Indians. Throughout the book, Bellew provides a vivid and detailed account of life in India during this time period. He discusses the climate, the food, the customs, and the religious practices of the people he encounters. He also writes about his experiences hunting and exploring the local countryside. Memoirs of a Griffin is an important historical document that provides a valuable insight into the experiences of young British officers in colonial India. Bellew's writing is engaging and informative, and the book remains a popular and influential work of colonial literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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