Main Series #1085. Penguin reprint, published 1957.
The story shows how British officer and colonial administrator William Savage comes to know about the thuggee cult, infiltrates their society, learns their ways and code of communication, and destroys them by capturing or killing their key leaders. During his travels with the thuggee he almost falls prey to the cult's ways as he comes to experience the ecstasy of ritual killings.
Condition grading: Good. Creases to top right corner of front cover and spine. Some damage to top right corner of rear cover. Binding tight. The photographs form part of the description.
Main Series #1085. Penguin reprint, published 1957.
The story shows how British officer and colonial administrator William Savage comes to know about the thuggee cult, infiltrates their society, learns their ways and code of communication, and destroys them by capturing or killing their key leaders. During his travels with the thuggee he almost falls prey to the cult's ways as he comes to experience the ecstasy of ritual killings.
Condition grading: Good. Creases to top right corner of front cover and spine. Some damage to top right corner of rear cover. Binding tight. The photographs form part of the description.
