J. TALBOYS WHEELER
MADRAS IN THE OLDEN TIME
Year: 1861
Size: 5.9 x 8 inches
BEING A HISTORY OF THE PRESIDENCY THE FIRST FOUNDATION OF FORT ST. GEORGE.COMPILED FROM OFFICIAL RECORDS.
Volume II, Covering the years 1702–1727.
Year: 1861
Size: 15 x 20.5 cm (5.9 x 8 inches)
Printed in Madras by Graves and Co., Scottish Press, for J. Higginbotham
No. of Printed Pages: xvii+443 Pages
J. Talboys Wheeler, who was also a Professor of Moral Philosophy and Logic at the Madras Presidency College.
This volume offers a comprehensive chronicle of Madras, focusing on the period of the British East India Company's establishment and consolidation in the region. Drawing extensively from official records and extracts from the Madras Records, the book provides detailed insights from the founding of Fort St. George onwards. It explores the intricate power struggles between British officials, Indian rulers, and local merchants, highlighting the social, economic, and political dynamics that shaped the city during this era. Organized around the tenure of various governorships, the narrative dedicates chapters to prominent figures such as Mr. William Fraser, Mr. Edward Harrison, and Mr. Joseph Collet, offering a structured and detailed account of their roles and influences in the administration and development of Madras.
The front page bears an indistinct signature, with the year “1861”. Although the name of the owner cannot be deciphered, the year corresponds to the publication date of the book.
Provenance : Collection of a Gentleman
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