G. A. Henty’s "The Tiger of Mysore" is a thrilling historical adventure set in India during the late 18th century, against the backdrop of the Anglo-Mysore Wars. The story follows a young English hero, Dick Holland, whose father, a British officer, was captured years earlier by the forces of the formidable Tipu Sultan, the ruthless ruler of Mysore known as the "Tiger of Mysore." Believing his father to be dead, Dick is determined to uncover the truth and, if possible, avenge him. He travels to India and, using his skills in engineering and gunnery, joins the British army under Lord Cornwallis and later the Marathas, who are also at war with Tipu Sultan. Dick’s quest leads him deep into enemy territory, to the very heart of Tipu Sultan's stronghold at Seringapatam. He witnesses the ferocity of the Sultan's rule and the horrors of his prisons, all while gathering intelligence for the British. The narrative is filled with the details of military campaigns, siege warfare, and daring espionage. G. A. Henty paints a vivid picture of the period, from the splendour of the Indian courts to the brutality of the battlefield. The novel is a classic tale of courage and determination, as Dick risks his life in a dangerous mission to discover his father's fate and contribute to the downfall of a powerful and tyrannical enemy.

Table of Contents:

• The Tiger of Mysore. Part 1

• The Tiger of Mysore. Part 2

• The Tiger of Mysore. Part 3

• The Tiger of Mysore. Part 4

• The Tiger of Mysore. Part 5

• The Tiger of Mysore. Part 6

• The Tiger of Mysore. Part 7