Just the Best Literature

Hosted by Dennis Leap

Just the Best Literature inspires you to not only read printed books, but to read only the best books. Besides books, host Dennis Leap will lead discussions on other current literature such as essays and important articles.

#325: Winston Gets His Wish to Fight at Mamund

Aired Monday, January 15, 2024   ·   08:00 AM CST   ·   28 minutes
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Show Notes

Host Dennis Leap discusses North Indian tribes attack on the British in Chapter 11. As the Malakand Field Force moved deeper into the Mamund Valley, Sir Bindon Blood was negotiating with the North India tribes to avoid a bloody conflict. Yet young Winston and other soldiers like him wanted something exciting to happen. Winston wanted a rifle fight. Sir Bindon Blood and the Mamund tribe gave him his wish.