The Star of India

Name: The Star of India
Author: Edward Sylvester Ellis

By Edward Sylvester Ellis

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A young assistant surgeon employed by the East India Company travels toward the imperial capital as unrest among native troops intensifies; his journey introduces him to a proud local rajah, loyal attendants, and a cast of allies and enemies. Events escalate from polite entertainments to armed conflict, pursuit, captures, ransom attempts, and grim confrontations in gardens, bazaars, and ruined temples. Themes of honor, cultural collision, loyalty, and sacrifice underlie an adventure that moves from darkness through desperate struggle toward eventual resolution.

About the Author

Edward Sylvester Ellis

Edward Sylvester Ellis was an American author known for his prolific contributions to juvenile literature in the late 19th century. He wrote adventure stories that captivated young readers, often set against the backdrop of the American frontier and wilderness. His notable works include "A Waif of the Mountains" and "Adrift in the Wilds; Or, The Adventures of Two Shipwrecked Boys," which reflect themes of survival and exploration. Ellis's writing is characterized by its engaging narratives and moral lessons, making him a significant figure in the genre of boys' adventure fiction during his time.