The Rupa Book of True Tales of Mystery and Adventure

Author: Ruskin Bond
Publisher: Rupa
Year: 2003
Language: English
Pages: 236
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8129101076

Description

Ruskin Bond dips into his archives and comes up with another exciting anthology. Danger ! Perilous journeys lie ahead…

The human spirit is indomitable. Nowhere is this better illustrated than in these authentic tales of incredible journeys, shipwreck, imprisonment and torture, treasure-hunting, escape from bandits or mutineers, adventures in the Indian jungles, or experiences of the supernatural.

Contents

Introduction

Journey to the Forbidden City

The Wreck of the Strathmore

Rajib Roy: An Episode of the Indian Mutiny

The Khan’s Treasure

The Ordeal of Henry Gouger

Gold Bricks at Badulla

The Perils of a Palki Journey

In a Crystal Ball: A Mussoorie Mystery

A Mysterious Call

Jungle Tales

The Worship of Hudum Deo

Alexander’s Indian Campaign

Ants