{"product_id":"confessions-of-a-thug-philip-meadows-taylor","title":"Confessions of A Thug - Philip Meadows Taylor","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eConfessions of A Thug - Philip Meadows Taylor\u003c\/em\u003e is a paperback for readers who enjoy fiction with real texture to it. Runs to about 592 pages, so it's an easy book to lose an evening to, and a nice one to give.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat it's about\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eConfessions of a Thug (1839) by Philip Meadows Taylor is a historical novel that explores the life of Ameer Ali, a member of the Thuggee cult in 19th-century India. The novel is based on real confessions of captured Thugs, who practiced ritualistic murder in devotion to the goddess Kali. Through vivid storytelling, it offers a gripping narrative of betrayal, loyalty, and survival, while shedding light on colonial perceptions of Indian society and crime during the British era.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBook details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 592\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prints Publications and Advit Toys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prints Publications and Advit Toys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Confessions of A Thug - Philip Meadows Taylor available in paperback or hardcover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for the paperback edition of \u003cem\u003eConfessions of A Thug - Philip Meadows Taylor\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat language is this edition in?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis edition is in English.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does Bookston ship?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShipping is free on every order, with no minimum. We ship within the United States only; orders leave our Denver, Colorado warehouse in 1–2 business days and usually arrive within 5–7 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat if the book arrives damaged or isn't what I expected?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou have 30 days from delivery to return it in new condition for a full refund. If it arrived damaged, defective or wrong, we cover the return shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bookston","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":67809797406831,"sku":"9788197819483","price":23.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/2004\/0303\/files\/9788197819483-1743664023.jpg?v=1792602323","url":"https:\/\/bookston.com\/products\/confessions-of-a-thug-philip-meadows-taylor","provider":"Bookston","version":"1.0","type":"link"}