Ten Years in India V3: Or the Life of a Young Officer (1850)

by Albert Henry Andrew Hervey

Book Overview

""Ten Years in India V3: Or The Life of a Young Officer"" is a memoir written by Albert Hervey and published in 1850. The book is the third volume of a series that chronicles Hervey's experiences during his decade-long service in India as a young officer in the British Army. In this volume, Hervey continues to detail his adventures and observations of Indian society, culture, and politics. He provides a vivid account of his travels across the country, including his experiences in the Himalayas, his interactions with local rulers and officials, and his participation in military campaigns against rebellious tribes.The book also offers insights into the daily life of a British officer stationed in India during the mid-19th century. Hervey writes about the challenges of adapting to the climate, the customs and traditions of the local people, and the social hierarchies within the British military and colonial administration.Overall, ""Ten Years in India V3: Or The Life of a Young Officer"" is a fascinating and informative account of a pivotal period in India's history, as seen through the eyes of a young British officer. It provides readers with a unique perspective on the complex and often turbulent relationship between Britain and India during the colonial era.""In Three Volumes.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: 116492138X
• ISBN13: 9781164921387
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 340 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"