Bøger af John James Halls

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

""Two Months In Arrah In 1857"" is a historical account written by John James Halls, originally published in 1860. The book provides a vivid description of the Indian Rebellion of 1857, specifically the Siege of Arrah, which took place in Bihar, India. Halls was a British civil servant who was stationed in Arrah during the rebellion and witnessed the violence and chaos that ensued. The book begins with a brief background of the political and social climate in India leading up to the rebellion. Halls then goes on to describe the events leading up to the Siege of Arrah, including the massacre at Patna, and the subsequent siege itself. He provides a detailed account of the fighting, the tactics used by both sides, and the eventual relief of the besieged British civilians and soldiers.Throughout the book, Halls also gives insight into the cultural and religious beliefs of the Indian people, as well as the attitudes and prejudices of the British towards them. He also includes anecdotes about the people he encountered during his time in Arrah, both British and Indian.Overall, ""Two Months In Arrah In 1857"" is a valuable historical document that provides a firsthand account of a significant event in Indian history. It offers a unique perspective on the rebellion and sheds light on the complexities of the relationship between the British and Indian people during this time period.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.

This two-volume biography of the traveller and antiquary Henry Salt (1780-1827) was published in 1834. Volume 2 describes Salt's later career in Egypt, as a diplomat and especially as a pioneering archaeologist, as well as his negotiations over the future of his own spectacular collection of Egyptian artefacts.

This two-volume biography of the traveller and antiquary Henry Salt (1780-1827) was published in 1834. Volume 1 tells the story of Salt's early life and his career up to the famous removal of the colossal statue of Ramesses II ('Ozymandias') from Thebes to the British Museum in 1816.