The Indian Mutiny Letters of Colonel H. P. Pearson
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Format
Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
0948092653
ISBN-13
9780948092657
Publisher
Trustees of the Royal Armouries
Imprint
Trustees of the Royal Armouries
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Sep 1st, 2017
Print length
212 Pages
Weight
514 grams
Dimensions
25.10 x 24.20 x 1.20 cms
Product Classification:
Asian historyModern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900Military history
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In 1858, Ensign Hugh Pearson embarked at Chatham for service with the 84th (York and Lancaster) Regiment in India, little suspecting that within a few short months he would be taking part in the dramatic events of the Indian Rebellion. His letters to his family, published here for the first time, tell of the dramatic events that unfolded from the first rumblings of unrest at Barrackpore, to the shocking news of the massacre at Cawnpore, and the struggle to relieve Lucknow. Pearson offers a remarkable insight into the career of a young regimental officer in Queen Victoria's army, as well as an enticing glimpse of family life. Peace gives him the chance to engage in his favourite pastime - shooting - whilst war offers the opportunity for promotion and loot. But as the campaign continues and his comrades begin to fall, Pearson begins to long for home.
In 1858, Ensign Hugh Pearson embarked at Chatham for service with the 84th (York and Lancaster) Regiment in India, little suspecting that within a few short months he would be taking part in the dramatic events of the Indian Rebellion. His letters to his family, published here for the first time, tell of the dramatic events that unfolded from the first rumblings of unrest at Barrackpore, to the shocking news of the massacre at Cawnpore, and the struggle to relieve Lucknow. Pearson offers a remarkable insight into the career of a young regimental officer in Queen Victoria’s army, as well as an enticing glimpse of family life. Peace gives him the chance to engage in his favourite pastime – shooting – whilst war offers the opportunity for promotion and loot. But as the campaign continues and his comrades begin to fall, Pearson begins to long for home.
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