Memoirs of a Griffin; Or, a Cadet’s First Year in India

This memoir, written by an Irishman who served in the British Indian Army in the 1850s, provides a firsthand account of life as a young officer in colonial India. It includes descriptions of military campaigns, social events, and daily life in the cantonments and bazaars of northern India, as well as reflections on the author's personal relationships and experiences.

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