The Defence of Lucknow by T. F. Wilson
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"The Defence of Lucknow" by T. F. Wilson is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work presents a detailed diary chronicling the events during the dramatic siege of the European Residency in Lucknow from late May to late September of 1857, amidst the backdrop of the Indian Rebellion. The narrative likely involves military personnel and civilians caught in the conflict, showcasing their experiences as they endure the relentless
siege. At the start of the text, the author sets the stage for the unfolding turmoil by describing the lead-up to the mutiny and the initial outbreak of violence. It highlights the immediate reactions of the British forces, particularly focusing on Sir Henry Lawrence and the response of the 32nd Foot Regiment and other loyal troops as they attempt to maintain control during the chaos. The entries illustrate the growing unrest among the sepoys, their eventual revolt, and the desperate measures taken by the British to fortify and defend their position in Lucknow, while capturing the harrowing experiences of those involved during the early days of siege. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Wilson, T. F. (Thomas Fourness) |
|---|---|
| Title |
The Defence of Lucknow A Diary Recording the Daily Events during the Siege of the European Residency, from 31st May to 25th September, 1857 |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Brian Coe, Chris Pinfield, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (archive.org) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.2 (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 |
| Subject | Lucknow (India) -- History -- Siege, 1857 -- Personal narratives |
| Subject | Wilson, T. F. (Thomas Fourness) -- Diaries |
| Subject | Lucknow (India) -- History -- Siege, 1857 -- Sources |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 53093 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-53093-2 |
| Release Date | Sep 19, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 721 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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