Confessions Of A Thug
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Sprache:Englisch
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Verlag:Kessinger Publishing, LLC
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Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
17.06.2004
Verlag
Kessinger Publishing, LLCSeitenzahl
552
Maße (L/B/H)
23,5/19,1/3 cm
Gewicht
1018 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-1-4191-1381-9
The Confessions of a Thug is a novel written by Philip Meadows Taylor in 1839. The book is set in India during the 1830s and follows the life of a notorious thug named Ameer Ali. The story is told through Ameer Ali's confessions to a British officer, who is trying to uncover the truth about the thuggee cult.Ameer Ali is a complex character who is both feared and respected by his fellow thugs. He is a skilled fighter and has a deep understanding of the criminal underworld. Through his confessions, the reader is taken on a journey through his life, from his childhood as a poor peasant to his rise as a powerful thug leader.The novel explores themes of power, corruption, and loyalty. It also provides a fascinating insight into the culture and customs of India during the 19th century. The Confessions of a Thug is a gripping and suspenseful read that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Indian history or crime fiction.A strange page in the book of human life is this! Thought I, as he left the room. That man, the perpetrator of so many hundred murders, thinks on the past with satisfaction and pleasure; nay he takes a pride in recalling the events of his life, almost every one of which is a murder, and glories in describing the minutest particulars of his victims, and the share he had in their destruction, with scarcely a symptom of remorse! Once or twice only has he winced while telling his fearful story, and what agitated him most at the commencement of his tale I have yet to hear.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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