Reminiscences of the Great Mutiny 1857-59 Including the relief, siege, and capture of Lucknow, and the campaigns in Rohilcund and Oude

Written by a former sergeant of the 93rd Sutherland Highlanders, this memoir offers a ground‑level view of the opening months of the 1857 uprising in northern India. The author follows his regiment’s abrupt redirection from a planned China expedition to the chaotic streets of Calcutta, then describes the arduous march through Futtehpore and Cawnpore as the crescent of rebellion began to widen. He captures the panic, the camaraderie, and the first brushes with the rebels, giving listeners a vivid sense of the uncertainty that gripped every soldier.

The narrative moves on to the infamous siege of Lucknow, where the Highlanders endured artillery fire, cramped defenses, and moments of unexpected bravery. Interwoven with personal anecdotes—a hungry drummer’s makeshift breakfast, a daring capture of a local chieftain, and the stark contrast between disciplined troops and desperate civilians—the account balances gritty combat details with human stories. Listeners will hear the same voice that once stood beside Lady Inglis, offering a complementary perspective on a pivotal chapter of history.