Confessions of a Thug: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Confessions of a Thug is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Taylor, Meadows (1808–1876).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Confessions of a Thug" by Meadows Taylor is a novel written in 1839 based on India's Thuggee cult. The story follows Ameer Ali, a fictional anti-hero who recounts his life as a thug—one of the "deceivers" who murdered travelers for money and valuables. Set from the late 18th century to 1832, this sensational tale of crime and retribution became a 19th-century bestseller that captivated readers including Queen Victoria, and popularized the word "thug" in English.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Confessions of a Thug
- Author credits: Taylor, Meadows (1808–1876)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Historical fiction
- India -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction
- Thugs (Indic criminal group) -- Fiction
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- Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery
- Category: Historical Novels
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