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My Diary in India, in the Year 1858–9

Volume 1

Part of Cambridge Library Collection - South Asian History

Author: William Howard Russell

Date Published: December 2010
availability: Available
format: Paperback
isbn: 9781108023498

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William Howard Russell was sent to India by The Times to report on the conflict of 1857–1859 known as the Indian Mutiny. His previous work was in the Crimean War and his exposés of conditions there led to the sending of Florence Nightingale and her nurses, improvements to supplies and conditions, and to the demand for military and administrative reform. It was largely because of his contributions that war correspondence emerged as a branch of journalism. In his Indian diary, Russell criticises British snobbery as well as treatment of the Indians, and advocates leniency and conciliation. Volume 1 covers his journey to India and first impressions. It also contains some fascinating examples of first-hand coverage of the conflict and the reprisals following Lucknow and Cawnpore. Russell was horrified by such events, and concludes that only law reforms and non-military rule can ensure the prosperity of the Empire.

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- Date Published: December 2010
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9781108023498
- length: 444 pages
- dimensions: 229 x 152 x 29 mm
- weight: 0.81kg
- contains: 5 colour illus. 1 map
- availability: Available
Table of Contents
Preface
1. Departure for the East
2. Arrival at Malta
3. The bazaar of Cairo
4. A vow
5. Music
6. Point de Galle
7. The Hooghly
8. A delightful rush at clear, cold water
9. Preparing for a start
10. Outside of Benares
11. Look at Cawnpore
12. Wheeler's intrenchment
13. Action at Meeangunj
14. The army massing itself
15. The first bugle
16. March for Lucknow
17. A narrow escape
18. Sir Colin Campbell's plan of operations
19. Outram's great success
20. Capture of the Kaiserbagh
21. No rest for the rebels
22. Lord Canning's proclamation
23. My last days in Lucknow
24. Dhuleep Sing's bath.
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