Bøger af Thomas Fourness Wilson

Wilson's gripping diary provides a firsthand account of the Siege of Lucknow during the Indian Rebellion of 1857. Filled with harrowing detail and heart-wrenching emotion, this book offers readers a glimpse into the horror of war and the bravery of those who fought to survive.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The Defense of Lucknow is a historical diary written by Thomas Fourness Wilson in 1858. The book chronicles the daily events that took place during the siege of the European Residency in Lucknow, India, from May 31 to September 25, 1857. The diary offers a first-hand account of the defense of the Residency by British soldiers and civilians against rebel forces during the Indian Rebellion of 1857. Wilson provides vivid descriptions of the battles, the living conditions of the besieged, and the personalities of the key figures involved in the defense. The book is an important primary source for scholars studying the Indian Rebellion, British colonialism in India, and military history.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.