Publisher's Synopsis
The Defense of Cawnpore is a historical book written by John Miller Adye in 1858. The book provides a detailed account of the defense of Cawnpore during the Indian Rebellion of 1857. The author, who was a British Army officer, describes the events that led to the siege of Cawnpore and the subsequent defense of the city by the British troops under the command of Major General Charles A. Windham.Adye's account is based on his personal experiences as well as the reports of other officers and soldiers who were involved in the defense of Cawnpore. He provides a vivid description of the battles and skirmishes that took place during the siege, as well as the tactics and strategies used by both the British and Indian forces.The book also includes detailed maps and illustrations that help the reader to visualize the events described in the text. Adye's writing style is clear and concise, making the book accessible to readers of all levels of historical knowledge.Overall, The Defense of Cawnpore is a valuable historical resource for anyone interested in the Indian Rebellion of 1857, military history, or British colonialism in India.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.
