At The Point Of The Bayonet

At The Point Of The Bayonet: A Tale Of The Mahratta War is a historical fiction novel written by George Alfred Henty and published in 1902. The story is set in India during the early 19th century, when the British East India Company was expanding its territories and facing resistance from the native rulers.The protagonist of the story is a young British officer named Dick Holland, who is sent to India to join the army and fight against the Mahratta Confederacy. He quickly learns the ways of the country and becomes a skilled soldier, earning the respect of his fellow officers and the admiration of the local people.The novel follows Holland's adventures as he participates in various battles and skirmishes, including the famous Battle of Assaye, where the British forces under General Wellesley defeated a much larger Mahratta army. Holland also gets involved in a number of personal conflicts, including a love triangle with two beautiful Indian women.Throughout the book, Henty provides detailed descriptions of the landscape, culture, and politics of India, as well as the military tactics and weaponry of the time. He also explores themes of loyalty, honor, and courage, as Holland and his comrades face danger and adversity in their quest for victory.At The Point Of The Bayonet: A Tale Of The Mahratta War is a thrilling and informative novel that offers a vivid portrayal of a pivotal moment in British colonial history. It is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and military adventure.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.