A Bayard from Bengal (1903)

A Bayard From Bengal is a novel written by British author F. Anstey and published in 1903. The story follows the adventures of a young Indian man named Bala, who travels to England in search of his fortune. Bala is a skilled fighter and athlete, and he quickly gains fame and admiration for his abilities. However, he also faces prejudice and discrimination due to his race and culture. Along the way, Bala falls in love with a British woman named Ethel, and they must navigate the challenges of their different backgrounds and social standings. The novel is a humorous and satirical look at the cultural clashes and prejudices of the time, and explores themes of identity, belonging, and love.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.