Captain Waltham: A Tale Of Southern India (1869)

By Joseph Scudder

Book Overview

Captain Waltham: A Tale of Southern India is a novel written by Mrs. Joseph Scudder and published in 1869. The story is set in Southern India during the British colonial period and revolves around the life of Captain Waltham, a young British officer stationed in India. The book explores the themes of love, loyalty, and cultural differences between the British and Indian societies.The story begins with Captain Waltham arriving in India and being assigned to a remote post in the countryside. He soon meets and falls in love with a young Indian woman named Zuleika, who works as a servant in the household of a local nobleman. Despite the cultural differences and social barriers between them, Waltham and Zuleika embark on a passionate and forbidden romance.However, their happiness is short-lived as Waltham is called away to fight in a war against a neighboring kingdom. During his absence, Zuleika is kidnapped by a group of bandits, and Waltham must embark on a perilous journey to rescue her. Along the way, he encounters various challenges and obstacles, including hostile tribes, treacherous terrain, and dangerous wildlife.The novel also explores the complex relationships between the British colonial rulers and the Indian people, highlighting the tensions and conflicts that arise from cultural differences and power imbalances. Through the character of Waltham, the author portrays the struggles of a young British officer trying to navigate the complexities of colonial rule and find his place in a foreign land.Overall, Captain Waltham: A Tale of Southern India is a gripping and emotionally charged novel that offers a vivid portrayal of life in colonial India and the challenges faced by those who lived there.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163903906
• ISBN13: 9781163903902
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 294 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"