The Captives In India

The Captives In India

Barbara Hofland

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Editorial:
Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781104481742
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The Captives In India: A Tale is a novel written by Barbara Hofland and published in 1835. The story revolves around two young siblings, Edmund and Caroline, who are captured by pirates while traveling with their parents to India. The children are taken to a remote island where they are held captive by a group of Indians. Despite the initial fear and uncertainty, the siblings gradually adapt to their new surroundings and learn to appreciate the beauty of the island and its people. As time passes, Edmund and Caroline become close friends with their captors and develop a deep understanding of their culture and way of life. However, they never forget their longing to return home and are determined to find a way to escape. The novel explores themes of captivity, cultural differences, and the power of human resilience in the face of adversity. The Captives In India: A Tale is a well-crafted adventure story that offers a unique perspective on colonial India and the complex relationships between different cultures. The book is also notable for its strong female characters, particularly Caroline, who displays intelligence, courage, and compassion throughout the novel. Overall, this is an engaging and thought-provoking read that will appeal to readers of all ages.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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