Description: A Lady’s Diary of the Siege of Lucknow. Written for the Perusal of Friends at Home. Attributed to Georgina Harris and printed in London by John Murray. 1858, 208 pp, 6.75” x 4.5”, 12mo, hardcover 3/4 leather. In good condition, with light rubbing and wear to exterior, primarily along edges and corners. Decorative end page at front loose from top due to creasing. Hinges remain in good condition with minimal wear and text block remains bound well. Light markings and marginalia, including information on the author written on the title page. Bookplate on front pastedown. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. A scarce piece attributed to Mrs. Georgina Harris, a wife of a British chaplain. The siege of Lucknow occurred during the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857, when Indian troops trained by the British East India Company attempted to expel and murder British soldiers and civilians stationed in India. The British managed to hold onto a small part of the city surrounding the British Residency for several months until they could be evacuated by two relief columns. COLH1858AJKB-0724-aj2012
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Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: London
Language: English
Author: Georgina Harris
Region: Europe
Publisher: John Murray
Topic: Military
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Subject: Military & War
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1858
