RICH (Capt. Gregory, IA., Cantonment Magistrate)
The Mutiny in Sialkot, With A Brief Description of the Cantonment from 1852 to 1857.
1st Ed., [ii]+v+86pp. Printed by Handa Printing Press, Siakot Cantonment.
1924
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A rare & quite detailed record including notes of events, a list of European residents at the station at the outbreak of the Mutiny. Record of the experiences of some of those who hid/escaped. An interesting & even-handed period piece, compiled by the Cantonment Magistrate of the early 1920s,, who became interested in the events of the Mutiny period (including "ghost stories connected with different bungalows & the Church") & privately published by him. Ladendorf 106 ("A brief compilation from the existing records. Factual emphasis on who did what when."); Raugh 1586. Orig. blue cloth, gilt to front, minor wear, VG. Edition of 1000 copies. See illustration on our website.
£225
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