At the Point of the Bayonet: A Tale of the Mahratta War by G. A. Henty
"At the Point of the Bayonet: A Tale of the Mahratta War" by G. A. Henty is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story explores the themes of war, loyalty, and identity through the experiences of Harry Lindsay, a young boy whose life is uprooted during the tumultuous Mahratta War, and who is subsequently raised in Mahratta society under the care of his ailing nurse, Soyera. The novel
delves into the complexities of conflict, the pressing dangers of treachery, and the intricate social fabric of India during this significant historical period. The beginning of the novel presents a gripping setup where Major Lindsay's camp is attacked by Mahratta forces, resulting in the deaths of him and his wife. In the chaos, Soyera, their faithful nurse, decides to save their infant child, Harry, from certain death. She ingeniously disguises him as her own, coloring his skin to blend in with the Mahratta people. As she embarks on a perilous journey with the child, the narrative hints at his struggles and triumphs in navigating a world caught between his heritage and the identity imposed on him by necessity, foreshadowing the boy's eventual quest for self-discovery and purpose in a land rife with conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Henty, G. A. (George Alfred), 1832-1902 |
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| Title | At the Point of the Bayonet: A Tale of the Mahratta War |
| Note | Reading ease score: 74.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Martin Robb |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Subject | Mahratta War, 1803 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 20729 |
| Release Date | Mar 3, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 1, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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