The personal adventures and experiences of a magistrate

£350 · Offered by Shapero Rare Books

A well-written narrative of the events of the Indian Rebellion of 1857 by Mark Thornhill, magistrate of Muttra (Mathura). One of the sources for J.G. Farrell's The Siege of Krishnapur. First edition; 8vo, vi, 334 pp., 32 pages ads dated August 1884 at end, wood-engraved frontispiece and folding plan, original decorated green cloth gilt, spine faded, joints rubbed, light edge and corner wear, a good copy.

• Binding: Hardcover

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