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My Three Years In Manipur And Escape From The Recent Mutiny (1892)

My Three Years In Manipur And Escape From The Recent Mutiny (1892)

Grimwood, Ethel St Clair

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Biographies GeneralGeneral World HistoryIndian & South Asian History

ISBN10: 1436587999
ISBN13: 9781436587990
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 2 2008
Pages: 340
Weight: 1.47
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
My Three Years In Manipur And Escape From The Recent Mutiny is a memoir written by Ethel St. Clair Grimwood, originally published in 1892. The book recounts the author's experiences during her three-year stay in Manipur, a state in northeastern India, during the late 19th century. Grimwood was the wife of an officer in the British Indian Army, and her account provides a unique perspective on colonial life in India at the time.The book's title refers to the recent mutiny that occurred in Manipur in 1891, when a group of Manipuri soldiers rebelled against their British officers. Grimwood and her family were caught up in the turmoil and were forced to flee for their lives. The author's vivid descriptions of the chaos and violence that ensued make for a gripping read.In addition to the mutiny, Grimwood's memoir covers a wide range of topics, including the local customs and traditions of the Manipuri people, the natural beauty of the region, and the challenges of raising a family in a foreign land. The author's writing is engaging and insightful, providing a valuable historical document as well as an entertaining read.Overall, My Three Years In Manipur And Escape From The Recent Mutiny is a fascinating account of life in colonial India during a tumultuous period. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Indian history, colonialism, or memoirs of adventure and survival.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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