My Diary in India, in the Year 1858-9 2 Volume Set (Cambridge Library Collection - South Asian History)

Table of Contents:
Volume 1: Preface; 1. Departure for the East; 2. Arrival at Malta; 3. The bazaar of Cairo; 4. A vow; 5. Music; 6. Point de Galle; 7. The Hooghly; 8. A delightful rush at clear, cold water; 9. Preparing for a start; 10. Outside of Benares; 11. Look at Cawnpore; 12. Wheeler's intrenchment; 13. Action at Meeangunj; 14. The army massing itself; 15. The first bugle; 16. March for Lucknow; 17. A narrow escape; 18. Sir Colin Campbell's plan of operations; 19. Outram's great success; 20. Capture of the Kaiserbagh; 21. No rest for the rebels; 22. Lord Canning's proclamation; 23. My last days in Lucknow; 24. Dhuleep Sing's bath. Volume 2: 1. Battle of Bareilly; 2. My amanuensis; 3. A day of calm enjoyment; 4. The church at Delhi; 5. Lord William Hay's chuprassee; 6. Our jampanees; 7. Colonel Barton; 8. Shooting; 9. Ball practice; 10. A halt; 11. Wild scenery; 12. Telegram from Meerut; 13. Visit to the Rajah of Puttiala; 14. An agreeable day; 15. The proclamation; 16. Surrender of the Rajah of Amethie; 17. A midnight march; 18. Horses and men alike tired; 19. A dialogue; 20. Our life at Lucknow; Appendix.

Brief Description:
Russell's fascinating diary is a valuable and detailed first-hand account of the Indian Mutiny of 1857-1859.