Cawnpore (1866)

Cawnpore is a historical book written by George Otto Trevelyan in 1866. The book is a detailed account of the Indian Rebellion of 1857, also known as the Sepoy Mutiny, which took place in Cawnpore (now Kanpur), a city in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. The book provides a vivid description of the events that led to the rebellion, including the social and political conditions of India under British rule. Trevelyan also describes the major battles and atrocities committed during the rebellion, particularly the massacre of British women and children by Indian rebels in Cawnpore. The book is based on extensive research and primary sources, including letters, diaries, and official records. It is considered a significant historical account of the Indian Rebellion of 1857 and its impact on India's struggle for independence.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.