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The Naulahka: A Story Of West And East

The Naulahka: A Story Of West And East

Balestier, Charles Wolcott
Kipling, Rudyard

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ISBN10: 1163626317
ISBN13: 9781163626313
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 384
Weight: 1.13
Height: 0.79 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Naulahka: A Story of West and East is a novel written by Rudyard Kipling and co-authored by Wolcott Balestier. The story revolves around the journey of a young American named Amos Creighton, who inherits a valuable Indian jewel called the Naulahka from his uncle. Creighton travels to India to claim his inheritance, where he meets a British soldier named Lurgan Sahib, who becomes his guide and mentor. Together, they embark on a dangerous adventure to retrieve the jewel from the hands of a devious Indian prince named Cholmondeley. The novel explores the clash of cultures between the West and the East, as well as the complex relationships between the British and the Indian people during the colonial era. Kipling's vivid descriptions of the Indian landscape and culture, as well as his portrayal of the characters, reflect his deep understanding and appreciation of the country. The Naulahka was first published in 1892 and was well-received by critics and readers alike. It is considered one of Kipling's most ambitious works, blending adventure, romance, and social commentary in a captivating narrative.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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