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The Young Rajah

A Young English Boy Discovers His Royal Heritage in Colonial IndiaBy William Henry Giles Kingston

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In "The Young Rajah," William Henry Giles Kingston crafts an engaging tale that intertwines adventure and cultural exploration within the backdrop of British India. Written in a vivacious and accessible prose style, the narrative combines elements of adventure fiction with socio-political commentary, exploring themes of identity, loyalty, and the clash of cultures during the British colonial period. Kingston's vivid descriptions and well-drawn characters offer a window into the complexities of Indian society and the impact of British rule, while also reflecting the romanticized view of empire that characterized much of the literature of his time. Kingston, a prolific British author and a contemporary of the Victorian era, was significantly influenced by his own naval background and experiences in his extensive travels. His keen interest in adventure stories, along with his critical engagement with colonial attitudes, informs the narrative style and moral underpinnings of "The Young Rajah." Kingston's works often serve as a reflection of his beliefs in adventure, honor, and the civilizing mission, thus positioning him as a notable voice in the literature of his time. This book is a must-read for those interested in Victorian literature, post-colonial studies, or adventure narratives. Kingston's sensitive portrayal of cultural dynamics combined with thrilling escapes and deep characterizations invites readers to reflect on themes of belonging and the nuanced realities of colonialism, making it a profound addition to the literary canon.

Royalty & Courts Adventure Rebellion Hero Political Intrigue War & Battle Identity Chosen One Historical Romance Betrayal Family Survival Nature & Wilderness Thriller Journey

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Rating★★★ 3.4 (18)

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GenreChildren's Literature

Length7 hrs 24 mins

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FormateBook with Audio

Publish dateDec 17, 2019

LanguageEnglish

1Introduction

2W.H.G. Kingston

3Chapter One.: The “Glamorgan Castle” on her Voyage to India—Her Passengers—Our Hero—Combined Effects of a Kick and a Roll—Violet Ross—Cupid at Work—Our Hero’s Gallant Exploit—The Ship reaches the Hooghly—Parting of Reginald and Violet.

4Chapter Two.: Reginald meets Burnett—A Bitter Disappointment—Voyage up the Ganges—Tiger-shooting at Night—Tiger Anecdotes—Tiger-Shooting from the Back of an Elephant—Reginald saves Faithful from a Crocodile—Her Gratitude—Journey to Allahapoor—Reception by the Rajah—The Beautiful Nuna—A Banquet, and Barbaric Entertainments—Cochût Khan’s Jealousy—Faithful watches over Reginald.

5Chapter Three.: A Midnight Intruder—A Hunting Party—Cheetahs and Trained Deer—A Warlike Expedition—The March—The Women left Encamped—Surprised by the Mountaineers—Attack on the Mountain Fort—Faithful saves the Rajah’s Life—The Cavalry take to Flight—Surrounded by Foes—Rescued by Burnett.

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6Chapter Four.: Desertion of Chiefs—The Camp reached—Mourning for the Slain—The Rajah takes it coolly—A Hunting Expedition—Reginald’s Narrow Escape—Saved by Faithful—Bad News from the City—The Rajah and Horsemen set out—Report of Rebellion Confirmed—The Rajah and Reginald assume Disguises.

7Chapter Five.: The Caravan Enters The City—Reginald Meets The Byraghee—Sends a Message to Burnett—The Rajah and Reginald find the Guards Murdered at the Palace, and Nuna carried off—Reginald preserves the Life of a Wounded Sepoy—He and the Rajah take Refuge in the House of a Christian Native—Escape from the City—Pursued—Victory—The Rajah enters the City in Triumph—No Tidings of Nuna—Reginald makes an Important Discovery.

8Chapter Six.: Reginalds’s Expedition in Search of Nuna—Burnett sets off for the same Purpose—Adventures in a Temple—Disappearance of Faithful—The Brahmin’s Treachery—Buxsoo gains important Information—Plans for liberating Nuna—Faithful escapes from her Prison, and turns the Tables on the Traitors.

9Chapter Seven.: The Temple in which Nuna is a Prisoner reached—Dick’s Plan for rescuing her—The Top of the Tower gained—Escape—Pursued—Faithful appears at the Proper Juncture—Another Temple reached—An Unexpected Attack—Faithful plays her Part—Burnett arrives—Captain Hawkesford finds that he has made a Mistake—The Journey to the Capital—A Day’s Sport—Reginald again escapes from a Tiger—The Journey continued—Threatened by the Rebels—Take Refuge in a Fort—The Major’s Astonishment.

10Chapter Eight.: A Gunpowder Plot—Cochût caught—Balkishen hoisted with his own Petard—The Major’s Narrow Escape—Cochût gives Important Information—Dick despatched with it to Calcutta—Reginald enters the City—The Rajah’s Illness—Tidings of the Casket—Visit to the Temple—The Casket recovered—Death of the Rajah.

11Chapter Nine.: Reginald Rajah of Allahapoor—Arrival of Captain Hawkesford—Visit to Buxsoo’s Family—The Captain taken by Surprise—A Banquet—Reginald escorts Nuna to the Residency—Meeting of Nuna and Violet.

12Chapter Ten.: Chupatties—Unsatisfactory Intelligence—Reginald, on his Way to the Residency, hears the Sound of Firing—A Mutiny in the Cantonments—Colonel Ross and his Party rescued—Escape to a Village among the Hills—The Camp Fortified—Captain Hawkesford’s Enmity continues—Reappearance of Faithful—Important Intelligence brought by her—Preparations for Defence.

13Chapter Eleven.

14Desperate State of Affairs—The Fort attacked—News of Burnett—The Sortie—Captain Hawkesford’s Treachery—Faithful defends her Master—Burnett and his Troopers come to the Rescue—Guns captured—The Foe put to Flight—Fate of Captain Hawkesford—A Lull—Better News—The Fort again attacked—Awful Suspense—Enemy take to Flight—Fort evacuated—The March—Pursued—A Fierce Engagement—Reginald left wounded on the Battle-field—Relieving Force appears—Faithful again protects her Master—Dick discovers her—British victorious—Reginald recovered—Return to Calcutta—Death of Faithful—Voyage Home—Conclusion.

15The End.