Bengal Dacoits and Tigers by Maharani of Cooch Behar Sunity Devee
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| Author | Sunity Devee, Maharani of Cooch Behar, 1864-1932 |
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| Title | Bengal Dacoits and Tigers |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Contents | Dacoit stories: the jhee's discovery. Trapped by a cobra. Saved by a bear. Raghu Dacoit. Girl as Kali-Ma. The deputy magistrate. All for nothing. A Punjabee Dacoit. A child's experience. Two Chinese Dacoits. An unfaithful servant -- Tiger stories: The bearer's fate. Through the roof. Earning the reward. A Burmese monster. The palki and the tiger. An Assam adventure. A thrilling story. A Cachar tiger. A Maharajah's adventures. |
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| Summary | "Bengal Dacoits and Tigers" by Maharani Sunity Devee is a collection of adventure stories written in the late 19th century that dives deep into the historical realities of Bengal's past. The narrative talks about the lives of dacoits (bandits) and the dangerous wildlife, particularly tigers, that posed threats to travelers and villagers alike. The beginning of the book introduces readers to the dangerous journeys taken by a young Bengali lady and her entourage. As she travels in a palanquin to visit her in-laws, her group is ambushed by dacoits, leading to a harrowing escape filled with quick thinking and bravery. The opening sets a compelling tone, highlighting the blend of peril and the resilience of individuals facing both human and animal threats in the fierce landscapes of Bengal. This sequence promises a captivating exploration of survival against the odds in an era marked by lawlessness and natural terror. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 10928 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Nov 28, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 136 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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