For The Salt He Had Eaten

For The Salt He Had Eaten is a novel by Talbot Mundy, first published in 1916. The story is set in India during the early 20th century and follows the adventures of James Schuyler Grim, an American mining engineer who finds himself caught up in the political intrigues and power struggles of the region. Grim is a complex character, torn between his loyalty to the British Empire and his sympathy for the Indian people and their struggle for independence. Along the way, he encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a beautiful princess, a mysterious guru, and a ruthless British officer. The novel is rich in detail, offering a vivid portrayal of the sights, sounds, and smells of India, as well as its complex social and political landscape. For The Salt He Had Eaten is a gripping adventure story that also explores themes of colonialism, nationalism, and cultural identity.""This--she was to give a sign. She was not to slay. She had leave only to take the jewels. Her orders were either to wait until she knew by questioning that the section would not return or else, when it had returned, to wait until the memsahib and Bellairs sahib slept, and then to make a sign. They grow tired of waiting now, for there is news! At Jundhra the rebels are defeated, and at Doonha likewise.""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.