âOn the Face of the Waters - A Tale of Mutinyâ is a 1896 historical novel by Flora Annie Steel set in 1850s India during the Sepoy Rebellion, which resulted in the dissolution of the British East India Company. Flora Annie Steel (1847 â 1929) was an English writer who notably lived in British India for 22 years. She is best remembered for her books set or related to the sub-continent. Other notable works by this author include: âTales of the Punjabâ (1894), âThe Flower of Forgivenessâ (1894), and âThe Potter's Thumbâ (1894). Contents include: âThistledown And Gossamerâ, âThe Blowing Of The Bubbleâ, âFrom Dusk To Dawnâ, âSuch Stuff As Dreams Are Made Ofâ, and âThere Arose A Manâ. This fantastic novel will appeal to those with an interest in India, especially India under British rule and what effects that had on its society and history. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.
On the Face of the Waters - A Tale of Mutiny - Flora Annie Steel
âOn the Face of the Waters - A Tale of Mutinyâ is a 1896 historical novel by Flora Annie Steel set in 1850s India during the Sepoy Rebellion, which resulted in the dissolution of the British East India Company. Flora Annie Steel (1847 â 1929) was an English writer who notably lived in British India for 22 years. She is best remembered for her books set or related to the sub-continent. Other notable works by this author include: âTales of the Punjabâ (1894), âThe Flower of Forgivenessâ (1894), and âThe Potter's Thumbâ (1894). Contents include: âThistledown And Gossamerâ, âThe Blowing Of The Bubbleâ, âFrom Dusk To Dawnâ, âSuch Stuff As Dreams Are Made Ofâ, and âThere Arose A Manâ. This fantastic novel will appeal to those with an interest in India, especially India under British rule and what effects that had on its society and history. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.