Ten Years in India V2: Or The Life of a Young Officer (1850) is a memoir written by Albert Hervey, an Englishman who served as a military officer in India for ten years. The book is a detailed account of his experiences and adventures during his time in India, including his travels, his interactions with the local people, and his involvement in various military campaigns.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Hervey's life in India. He describes his arrival in the country, ...
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Ten Years in India V2: Or The Life of a Young Officer (1850) is a memoir written by Albert Hervey, an Englishman who served as a military officer in India for ten years. The book is a detailed account of his experiences and adventures during his time in India, including his travels, his interactions with the local people, and his involvement in various military campaigns.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Hervey's life in India. He describes his arrival in the country, his initial impressions of the landscape and the people, and his experiences as a young officer in the army.Hervey also provides a fascinating glimpse into the culture and customs of India, including its religions, festivals, and social hierarchies. He discusses his interactions with the local people, including the various tribes and communities he encountered during his travels.Throughout the book, Hervey also recounts his involvement in several military campaigns, including the First Anglo-Sikh War and the Second Anglo-Afghan War. He describes the battles he fought in, the strategies he employed, and the challenges he faced as a young officer in a foreign land.Overall, Ten Years in India V2: Or The Life of a Young Officer (1850) is a vivid and engaging memoir that provides a unique perspective on life in India during the mid-19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in military history, colonialism, or the history and culture of India.In Three Volumes.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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