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Reminiscences Of Twenty Years’ Pigsticking In Bengal (1893)

Reminiscences Of Twenty Years’ Pigsticking In Bengal (1893)

Raoul

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Editorial:
Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Historia de Asia
ISBN:
9781104374228
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Reminiscences Of Twenty Years������� Pigsticking In Bengal is a book written by Raoul, first published in 1893. The book is a memoir of the author’s experiences of pigsticking in Bengal, India, over a period of twenty years. Pigsticking was a popular sport among British colonial officers in India during the 19th century, where they would hunt wild boars on horseback with spears.The book is divided into 21 chapters, each detailing a different hunting expedition. The author describes the thrill of the chase, the courage and skill required to hunt wild boars, and the camaraderie among the hunters. He also provides vivid descriptions of the landscape, the flora and fauna, and the local people and customs.The book is written in a lively and engaging style, with the author’s passion for the sport shining through in every chapter. He also provides valuable insights into the social and cultural milieu of colonial India, and the attitudes and values of the British colonial officers towards the local people.Overall, Reminiscences Of Twenty Years������� Pigsticking In Bengal is a fascinating and entertaining read, offering a unique perspective on a now-extinct sport and a bygone era in India’s history.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.

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