Publisher's Synopsis
For Honor And Life is a novel written by William Westall and published in 1894. The story is set in the mid-19th century and follows the life of a young man named Ralph Hamlyn. Ralph is an Englishman who travels to India to join the British army and fight in the Indian Rebellion of 1857.As the story progresses, Ralph finds himself conflicted between his loyalty to the British army and his growing sympathy for the Indian rebels. He becomes friends with several Indian soldiers and begins to question the morality of the British colonizers' actions in India.The novel explores themes of loyalty, honor, and morality in times of war and conflict. It also delves into the complex relationships between colonizers and colonized and the impact of imperialism on both parties.Overall, For Honor And Life is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a unique perspective on the Indian Rebellion of 1857 and the British colonization of 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.
