Jones of the 64th: A Tale of the Battles of Assaye and Laswaree

"Jones of the 64th: A Tale of the Battles of Assaye and Laswaree" by Colonel F. S. Brereton is a late 19th-century story that throws us into young Owen Jones's life as he evolves from an abused apprentice to a British Army soldier in India. It's a tale of bravery and figuring out who you are, all while showing the tough times faced by those who start with nothing. Owen's journey starts with him suffering under the hand of Farmer Ransom, he is cruelly mistreated until Mr. Benjamin Halbut, connected to the East India Company comes along and changes everything. Halbut rescues Owen from the abusive farmer and guides him toward enlisting in the army, hinting at unlocking secrets about where Owen really came from. This sets the stage for a hopeful and exciting adventure where Owen faces challenges and grows into someone new.