| Author |
Caunter, Hobart, 1794-1851 |
| Title |
Legendary & romantic tales of Indian history
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| Alternate Title |
Legendary and romantic tales of Indian history
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| Alternate Title |
Tales of Indian history
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: Frederick Warne and Co., 1885.
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| Series Title |
Prize library (Frederick Warne (Firm))
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Note |
"[C]onfined to the Mahomedan conquests in India."--Preface to the original edition.
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| Contents |
The traveller's dream -- The idol of Somnat -- The royal merchant -- The Abyssinian slave -- The Rajpoot marriage -- The Mahomedan nimrod -- The rival brothers -- The siege of Gualior -- The Pariah -- The defence of Chittore -- The Light of the World -- The prince and the fakeer -- The Omrah's daughter -- The revolt of the fakeers -- The Mahratta chief.
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| Credits |
Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Legendary & Romantic Tales of Indian History" by Hobart Caunter is a collection of historical tales written in the mid-19th century. The volume aims to explore significant episodes from Indian history, focusing on the romantic and legendary aspects of the Mahomedan conquests. The author reflects on the complexities of the time, illustrating themes of heroism, sacrifice, and moral truths through various narratives. The beginning of this anthology sets the stage with a tale that follows a solitary traveler in the forests of Candahar. After encountering and defeating a lion that attacks his horse, the traveler captures a fawn. Faced with a moral dilemma, he ultimately decides to release the animal back to its mother, an act of compassion that garners a heavenly vision in his dreams. This dream foretells his rise to power and kingship, suggesting a narrative steeped in themes of destiny and righteousness, while foreshadowing a transformation that intertwines personal integrity with historical legacy. The opening chapters not only introduce the traveler’s character but also engage readers with a vivid portrayal of the harsh yet majestic landscape of India, setting a captivating tone for the stories that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
India -- History -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
70300 |
| Release Date |
Mar 16, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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