Publisher's Synopsis
The Orphan of Nepal: A Tale of Hindustan is a novel written by Saunders and Otley and published in 1840. The story is set in the Himalayan kingdom of Nepal and revolves around the life of a young orphan named Rookmund. Rookmund is taken in by a wealthy merchant, but is soon forced to flee when the merchant's wife accuses him of theft.Rookmund travels through the Himalayas, facing many challenges and meeting various characters along the way. He eventually finds himself in the court of the King of Nepal, where he is taken in as a servant. While there, he falls in love with the King's daughter, but their love is forbidden due to their different social statuses.The novel explores themes of love, social class, and the challenges faced by orphans in Nepal during the 19th century. It also provides a glimpse into the culture and traditions of the Himalayan kingdom during that time period.Overall, The Orphan of Nepal: A Tale of Hindustan is a captivating tale that offers readers a unique perspective on life in Nepal during the 19th century.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.
