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Excerpt from Ralph Darnell, Vol. 1 of 3In these volumes I have endeavoured to fol low the events and actions of history, and to invest it with such English interest as was, in many instances, common to the period.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art techno...

Excerpt from Ralph Darnell, Vol. 2 of 3There is little interesting to be related of any of the persons with whom we have lately been in company for several weeks, except Indeed, perhaps, of Miss Constance Darnell, who not only permitted, but encouraged Mr George Elliot's attentions, and per haps this young lady's general progress had been considerably accelerated by her visit to London. The recent outbreak of Sir Geoffrey against Ralph was not...

Excerpt from Ralph DarnellA hundred years later, on the 23d of June 1757, a blow still more momentous in character fell upon all native powers in India, Mahomedan and Mahratta alike, by the foundation of a Political authority which, heretofore insignificant, rose into immediate action after the battle of Plassey.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis...

Excerpt from Tippoo Sultaun: A Tale of the Mysore WarThe leader was a man perhaps about fifty years of age, he rode a powerful Dekhan horse of great spirit, but whose usual fiery comportment was tamed by the severe exertion he had undergone, from the miry roads through which he had travelled the greater part of the day. Indeed he began to show evident symptoms of weariness, and extricated himself from every succeed ing muddy hollow - and they ...

Excerpt from Confessions of a Thug, Vol. 3 of 3They are expert enough, said I, but methinks they have played together before and know each other's ways, they make a great show, but if I may be pardoned, I think neither has much real skill. If my lord wishes, I will try either of them.Take care you are not overmatched, said he, I would not have your fair fame sullied. You have already interested me much in your behalf.About the PublisherForgott...

Excerpt from A Noble Queen, Vol. 3 of 3: A Romance of Indian HistoryKhan had held many an anxious conversation on the subject of the old Syud Dervish and Zora. Runga had told him of the forcible abduction of the girl, and of her rescue by himself and Burma how, when he was obliged to leave Korikul, he had made her and the Syud over to Burma's care, but from that time he had no news of them.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds ...

Excerpt from Tippoo Sultaun, Vol. 1 of 3: A Tale of the Mysore WarWhile the events of the tale are in strict accordance with the history of the period, the scenery of the country is described from per sonal knowledge of its character, and there is scarcely a spot mentioned in these volumes, so far as India is concerned, of which the reality does not exist.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic bo...

Excerpt from Confessions of a Thug, Vol. 2 of 3Zenat's exclamation drew us to the window. "Quick!" she said, "look out, or you will lose the sight, they are even now passing the Char Minar."We did look out, and the sight was indeed magnificent.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Boo...

Excerpt from A Noble Queen, Vol. 1 of 3: A Romance of Indian HistoryThe favour with which my former Indian tales have been received has induced me to write another, in illustration of one of the most important epochs in the history of the Dekhan. The character of the noble Queen Chand Beebee is still popular in the country, and her memory is reverenced, not only as the preserver of Beejapoor, but for the heroic resistance she made to the Moghu...

Excerpt from A Noble Queen, Vol. 2 of 3: A Romance of Indian HistoryOh! Thou art safe, thou art safe, my son 1 she cried, as 'she clung sobbing to his neck. I feared for thee I wept for thee I prayed for thee to the Lord and His saints, and I was heard, and as soon as the news was brought to me that thou hadst won the combat, I sent Fatehas to all the mosques and shrines, and to-morrow, Inshalla! I will feed a thousand poor people in the name ...