Grant Of Rothiemurchus

Grant Of Rothiemurchus

Walter Scott Seton-Karr

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781104091750
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Grant of Rothiemurchus is a memoir written by Walter Scott Seton-Karr in 1899, chronicling the life and services of John Peter Grant. The book is a detailed account of the military and political career of John Peter Grant, who was an important figure in the British administration of India during the 19th century. The memoir covers Grant’s early life, his education, and his entry into the military. It also provides a comprehensive account of his various military campaigns, including his service in the Anglo-Burmese War and the Indian Mutiny. The book also covers Grant’s political career, including his tenure as the Governor of Bengal. The author, Walter Scott Seton-Karr, was a close friend of Grant and had access to his personal papers and letters, which he used to provide a detailed and intimate portrait of his subject. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of British India and the military and political careers of its prominent figures.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.

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