My Three Years In Manipur And Escape From The Recent Mutiny

By Ethel St. Clair Grimwood

Book Overview

My Three Years In Manipur And Escape From The Recent Mutiny is a memoir written by Ethel St. Clair Grimwood, originally published in 1892. The book chronicles Grimwood's experiences during her three-year stay in Manipur, a state in northeastern India, during the late 19th century. Grimwood was the wife of a British civil servant stationed in Manipur, and her memoir provides a firsthand account of life in the region during a tumultuous period marked by political instability and rebellion. The book details her interactions with the local people, including the Manipuri royal family, and offers insights into the customs and traditions of the region.The latter part of the book focuses on Grimwood's escape from Manipur during the 1891 Manipur Rebellion, also known as the Anglo-Manipur War. The rebellion was a violent uprising against British colonial rule, and Grimwood's account provides a unique perspective on the conflict.Overall, My Three Years In Manipur And Escape From The Recent Mutiny is a fascinating historical document that offers readers a glimpse into a little-known chapter of India's colonial past.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and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: 1164098187
• ISBN13: 9781164098188
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 340 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"