With Clive in India; Or, The Beginnings of an Empire book cover
Adventure · English

With Clive in India; Or, The Beginnings of an Empire

by G. A. Henty

About this book

The story revolves around Charlie Marryat, a young lad who is sent to India to work as a writer for the East India Company. The narrative is set during a turbulent time in the mid-18th century when British influence began to expand in India, featuring key historical events and figures, particularly focusing on Clive's ascent to power." "The opening of the story introduces Charlie Marryat, a sixteen-year-old boy facing the challenge of leaving his family behind as he embarks on a journey to India.