A Ladies Diary Of The Siege Of Lucknow. Written For The Perusal Of Friends At Home.
Published by Asian Educational Services: New Delhi 2002
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This facsimile reprint of A Lady's Diary of the Siege of Lucknow presents one of the most compelling first-hand civilian accounts of the Indian Uprising of 1857-58, originally published in London by John Murray in 1858. Written anonymously and intended initially for private circulation among family and friends, the diary offers a rare and intimate perspective on the siege, recording daily life, fear, endurance, and resilience within the besieged British residency at Lucknow. Unlike official military histories, the narrative captures events as they unfolded through the eyes of a woman living under prolonged threat, lending the work an immediacy and emotional depth that has ensured its lasting historical importance.
The diary documents not only the violence and uncertainty of the siege, but also the domestic realities of confinement, shortages, illness, and the strain placed on families and social relationships. Its restrained, observational tone gives the account a quiet authority, balancing personal reflection with careful description of wider events. As such, it has long been valued by historians for its contribution to understanding the human experience of the rebellion, complementing more formal military and political records with a civilian voice that is both vivid and credible.
This 2002 Asian Educational Services edition faithfully reproduces the original 1858 John Murray text in facsimile form, preserving the typography, layout, and character of the first publication while making the work accessible to modern readers and collectors. Bound in a sturdy green cloth with gilt titling, it is well suited for study, reference, or display as part of a library of colonial, Indian, or nineteenth-century historical works. This volume would particularly appeal to readers interested in the Indian Mutiny, women's historical narratives, and firsthand accounts of empire and conflict."
Size 18.5cm x 12.5cm x 1.5cm - 208 pages
