Snake And Sword: A Novel (1914)

""Snake and Sword"" is a novel written by Percival Christopher Wren and published in 1914. The story takes place in India during the early 20th century and follows the adventures of two British soldiers, Captain Ronald Standish and Lieutenant James Terry, as they navigate through the dangerous political and social climate of the time. The two men are sent on a mission to recover a valuable diamond that has been stolen from a temple, but soon find themselves embroiled in a complex web of intrigue and betrayal. Along the way, they encounter a variety of colorful characters, including a beautiful Indian princess, a ruthless bandit leader, and a mysterious holy man known as the Cobra. As they journey deeper into the heart of India, Standish and Terry must use all of their wits and courage to survive and complete their mission. ""Snake and Sword"" is a thrilling adventure story that offers a vivid and detailed portrait of India during a pivotal moment in its history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.