The Lives of a Bengal Lancer (book)
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The Lives of a Bengal Lancer is a 1930 autobiography of British cavalry officer Francis Yeats-Brown published by The Viking Press.[1] The autobiography's release was met with highly positive reviews and Yeats-Brown was awarded the James Tait Black Memorial Prize of 1930.[2]
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Author | Francis Yeats-Brown |
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Language | English |
Genre | Autobiography |
Publisher | The Viking Press |
Publication date | 1930 |
Publication place | United Kingdom |
Pages | 304 |
ISBN | 978-141-791-294-0 |
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In 1935, the book was made into a Hollywood blockbuster by the same name starring Gary Cooper, Franchot Tone, Richard Cromwell.[3] The film was nominated for seven Academy Awards including Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Picture.[4] The film does not follow the plot of the book.