Publisher's Synopsis
""Day by Day at Lucknow: A Journal of the Siege of Lucknow"" is a firsthand account of the Siege of Lucknow, a pivotal event during the Indian Rebellion of 1857. The author, Adelaide Case, was a British woman who was trapped in the city with her family and other civilians for over three months. Her journal entries document the daily struggles and horrors of living through the siege, including shortages of food and water, constant bombardment by rebel forces, and the deaths of many of her fellow residents. Case also provides insights into the attitudes and actions of both the British military and the Indian rebels, as well as her own personal reflections on the experience. This book offers a unique and intimate perspective on a significant moment in Indian and British colonial history.1858. Written by Mrs. Case, the widow of Colonel Case, 32nd Regiment. A simple narrative of the siege of Lucknow and the wreck of the steamer that conveyed them from India.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.
