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The Tartan Turban

Paperback • 2018 • 1. edition

The Tartan Turban

By John Keay

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About the book

Imagine spending thirteen years fighting and travelling in disguise in the deserts of Inner Asia, then another thirteen years as an officer in the Sikh army. Suppose, too, that while 'long separated from the world' you had acquired a reputation for conduct utterly unacceptable in civilised society. Many would reckon you a scoundrel and liar, despite your protests. Lively reminiscences - such as saving the city of Lahore in 1841 by singlehandedly killing 300 invaders - and numerous scars would no...Show more

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ISBN

9781911271116

Publisher

KASHI HOUSE

Published year

2018

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1

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Paperback

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