FORREST, Robert Edward Treston. 1835 — West Bournemouth 7.4.1914. British Author, Engineer and Civil Servant in India. The eldest son of Captain George Forrest (1800–1859) of Indian army and Ann Edwards, elder brother of —> G. W. Forrest (1846–1926). Probably born in India. Educated in England. Served 22 years in the Irrigation Branch of the Indian Public Works Department. Married Mary Wild, one daughter.
Publications: “On Rock Inscriptions near Khalsi”, ProcASB 1865, 199-203.
– Wrote several novels, e.g. Eight Days. A Tale of the Indian Mutiny. 1-2. L. 1891 and new editions; also used nom-de-plume Dudley Hardress Thomas.
Sources: discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk; victorianresearch.org.
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