The Story Of A Dacoity And The Lolapaur Week: An Up-Country Sketch

By G K Betham

Book Overview

The Story Of A Dacoity And The Lolapaur Week: An Up-Country Sketch is a book written by G.K. Betham in 1893. The book is a true story about a dacoity, which is a type of robbery or banditry, that took place in the small town of Lolapaur in India. The story is set in the late 1800s and provides a vivid description of the town and its people. The book is written in a narrative style and follows the events of the dacoity as they unfold. The author provides insights into the lives of the people involved in the robbery, including the criminals, the victims, and the police. The book also explores the cultural and social aspects of life in rural India during this time period. The Lolapaur Week, which is mentioned in the title, refers to the week-long festival that takes place in the town every year. The festival is an important event for the residents of Lolapaur and plays a significant role in the story. Overall, The Story Of A Dacoity And The Lolapaur Week: An Up-Country Sketch is an engaging and informative read that offers a unique perspective on life in rural India during the late 1800s.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: 1165610280
• ISBN13: 9781165610280
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 1.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"