Set of 2 Books
a) Michael Macmillan, In Wild Maratha Battle: A Tale of the Days of Shivaji, London: Blackie and Sons, 1905
viii + 239 pages + frontispiece + 6 full page illustrations, map; original pictorial decorated upper board in red, green and black, decorated spine
7.25 x 5.25 x 1.5 in (18.6 x 13 x 3.5 cm)
This book is a historical novel set in the 17th century, during the reign of Shivaji, the founder of the Maratha Empire. The novel follows the adventures of Nettaji Palkar, a young Maratha warrior who is loyal to Shivaji. The book is divided into 23 chapters, each of which tells a different story about Nettaji Palkar's adventures. The book is set in a variety of locations, including the forts of Raigad and Pratapgad, the city of Pune, and the battlefields of the Deccan. It features a number of historical figures, including Shivaji, his son Sambhaji, and the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.
b) G A Henty, At the Point of the Bayonet: A Tale of the Mahratta War, London: Blackie & Son, Limited, 1902
vi + 384 pages + 32-page list of publisher's books with 12 illustrations by Wal Paget; original publisher's pictorial green bevelled boards
7.75 x 5.5 x 1.75 in (19.6 x 13.9 x 4.4 cm)
At the Point of the Bayonet: A Tale of the Mahratta War is a historical adventure novel written by G A Henty.
G A Henty (1832–1902) was a popular British author of children's and young adult fiction during the late 19th and early 20th centuries known for his historical novels that aimed to educate and entertain young readers about various periods in history. He often used adventurous and action-packed narratives to make history come alive.
At the Point of the Bayonet: A Tale of the Mahratta War is set against the backdrop of the Mahratta War, which took place in India during the late 18th century. The Mahratta War was a series of conflicts between the British East India Company and the Maratha Empire. Henty's novel presents historical events and figures from the Mahratta War, offering readers a fictionalised account of real-life battles, alliances, and political intrigues of the time. The novel blends historical facts with fictional characters and adventures. The book follows the adventures of a young British protagonist who is likely to be caught up in the conflict between the British forces and the Maratha warriors. The protagonist's experiences are woven into the larger historical events unfolding during the Mahratta War.
As with many of Henty's novels, At the Point of the Bayonet: A Tale of the Mahratta War emphasises themes of courage, loyalty, honour, and resourcefulness. The protagonist might face various challenges and dangers while navigating through the war-torn landscape.
At the Point of the Bayonet: A Tale of the Mahratta War remains a classic example of Henty's storytelling and historical fiction, and it could appeal to readers interested in historical adventures, military history, and India's past during the 18th century.
(Set of two)
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