The Tale of the Great Mutiny by W. H. Fitchett
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"The Tale of the Great Mutiny" by W. H. Fitchett is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book details the dramatic and tumultuous events surrounding the Indian Mutiny of 1857, a key uprising against the British East India Company's rule. It offers rich narratives of both the chaos of rebellion and the response of the British military, highlighting pivotal moments and characters, including Sepoys like Mungul Pandy and
key British figures. Fitchett aims to present a compelling story of heroism amid the backdrop of colonial strife. At the start of the book, Fitchett introduces Mungul Pandy, a pivotal figure in the Mutiny, whose actions embody the fervent emotions and tensions brewing within the Sepoy ranks. On March 29, 1857, Pandy, intoxicated and emboldened by religious fanaticism, openly defies British authority, igniting a volatile situation that portends the larger uprising to come. The narrative chronicles the immediate reactions of British officers as they confront Pandy, revealing the mix of courage and indecision among them. Through these intense initial encounters, the author sets the stage for a broader exploration of the causes, events, and consequences of the Great Mutiny, illustrating the complexities of loyalty and rebellion in colonial India. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Fitchett, W. H. (William Henry), 1845-1928 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Tale of the Great Mutiny |
| Credits | StevenGibbs and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia |
| Subject | India -- History -- Sepoy Rebellion, 1857-1858 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 65425 |
| Release Date | May 23, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 418 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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