१८५७ का स्वातन्त्र्य समर (वीर विनायक दामोदर सावरकर - अंग्रेजों द्वारा छपने से पूर्व प्रतिबन्धित महाग्रन्थ)

PUBLISHER'S NOTE
it was going through the press. But first of all, we are indebted
to Mr. Savarkar himself for letting us publish this book.
For, ever since the ban on it was lifted the public has been
eagerly waiting for it to reappear. We consider it a matter
of pride that we should be permitted to present it to the public.
The publication of this edition in the present form would
hardly have been possible but for the hearty co-operation of
many of our friends. First among these is our artist friend
Mr. D. G. Godse, who not only planned and supervised the
entire lay-out and get-up of the book, but took more than mere
professional interest in the whole work.
The value of this edition is further enhanced by the many
rare photographs and pictures kindly lent by Mr. R. M.
Athawale from his special "Sattavani Collection" which is
intended for his forthcoming work, in Marathi, on 1857. He
has spent years in studying the subject, and has taken a good
deal of trouble to collect the material for his work. It is be-
cause his high respect for Mr. Savarkar and his special regard
for Mr. Savarkar's history of 1857 that he has lent this
material to us. Among the pictures lent by him, the one of
Maharaja Jayaji Rao Scindia of Gwalior, and those of two of
Rani of Jhansi's cannons were given him by the Archæological
Department of Gwalior State for suitable use. We are thank-
ful to Mr. Athawale for allowing us the use of these also.
We are also thankful to Mr. Purav, photographer; Mr.
H. S. Dhargalkar, of India Block Co.; Mr. D. D. Neroy,
Block-maker; Mr. M. V. Kamat, of Bombay Process Studio;
and to the Industrial Art Studio, Bombay. They all went out
of their way to execute our work at the shortest notice and
without the least hesitation. Last of all, we must thank the
printers and other workers of the Karnatak Printing Press
for the care and despatch with which they handled the work.
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