The Martyr Of Allahabad - Robert Meek - Bog

""The Martyr of Allahabad: Memorials of Ensign Arthur Marcus Hill Cheek"" is a historical account written by Robert Meek in 1857. The book tells the story of Ensign Arthur Marcus Hill Cheek, a young British soldier who was killed during the Indian Rebellion of 1857 in Allahabad. Meek provides a detailed description of Cheek's life, including his upbringing, education, and military service. The book also includes accounts of the events leading up to Cheek's death, including the rebellion itself and the actions of the British military in response. Meek's writing is sympathetic to Cheek and his fellow soldiers, but also provides a critical perspective on the British colonial presence in India. Overall, ""The Martyr of Allahabad"" is a powerful and poignant account of one soldier's sacrifice in a tumultuous period of British-Indian 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.