{"product_id":"camp-and-cantonment-a-journal-leopold-grimston-paget-9781164595267","title":"Camp And Cantonment, A Journal Of Life In India In 1857-1859: With Some Account Of The Way Thither (1865)","description":"Camp and Cantonment is a journal written by Mrs. Leopold Grimston Paget, detailing her experiences living in India from 1857 to 1859. The book provides a fascinating insight into life in colonial India during this period, including the social and cultural customs of the time, as well as the political and military events that were taking place.Mrs. Paget's journal begins with her journey to India, providing a detailed account of the voyage and the various stops along the way. Once in India, she describes her life in the various camps and cantonments where her husband, a British army officer, was stationed.Throughout the book, Mrs. Paget provides a vivid description of the people and places she encountered, including the local Indian population and the British expatriate community. She also writes about the various activities and events that took place, including hunting expeditions, social gatherings, and religious festivals.One of the most interesting aspects of the book is Mrs. Paget's account of the Indian Rebellion of 1857, also known as the Sepoy Mutiny. She describes the events leading up to the rebellion, as well as the military action that took place during and after the rebellion.Overall, Camp and Cantonment is a valuable historical document, providing a unique perspective on life in colonial India during the mid-19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Indian history, as well as those interested in the social and cultural aspects of colonialism.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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Leopold Grimston Paget\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1164595261\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781164595267\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/10\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 482\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.41lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.97d","brand":"Leopold Grimston Paget","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48993698840831,"sku":"9781164595267","price":40.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/camp-and-cantonment-a-journal-leopold-grimston-paget-9781164595267","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}