Download or read book The Governors General of India written by Henry Morris and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-12-19 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Governors-General of India: First Series One lovely summer's afternoon, as the sun was lighting up the sparkling rivul'et that flows through an estate in the west of England, a little boy, about seven years of age, lay dreaming on its grassy bank. His ancestors had owned this beautiful estate 5 but, owing to ill-fortune or to poverty, it had Slipped from their possession. The idea that he would recover it flashed through his childish mind. This was, however, no mere passing dream. The resolve, thus early made, clung to him all through his career, and, in the evening of his life, it became an accomplished fact. He purchased the estate, Spent his last years in possession of it, and there his eyes closed in death. The estate was Daylesford in the county of Worcester, and the childish dreamer was Warren Hastings, the first governor-general of Bengal. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book The Governors General of India Classic Reprint written by Henry Morris and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-10-20 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Governors-General of India When William Amherst was only eight years of age his father died, and his sister and he were taken to live with their uncle and his wife, who resided at Riverhead near Sevenoaks, in a beautiful part of the county of Kent. Their uncle had called his house Montreal after the city he had taken in Canada. Amidst the lovely surroundings of this nei hbourhood he grew up to man's estate. He was educated at the public school of Westminster, where Warren Hastings and other eminent men had been trained. He afterwards went to Christ Church College, Oxford, where he took his degree in 1793. On leaving College, he took, as the custom then was, a long tour on the continent of Europe, studying the languages and customs of the coun tries through which he past, He succeededhis uncle as Baron Amherst in 1797, the latter having no'sons to whom the title could descend. He then became attached to the Court of the King of England, and was Lord of the Bed chamber, an oflice of dignity and influence, to three succes sive sovereigns. He was also early employed in the diplo matic service, that is, he represented the King at certain foreign courts or engaged in important business for his country. In 1809 he was sent as Ambassador to Sicily, and, as we shall have to mention soon, he was despatched to China as Ambassador with great powers conferred on him. On July 24, 1800, he married the Countess of Plymouth, whose late husband he had intimately known. It appears from this lady's diary that this union was singularly happy. They lived tcgether in the utmost harmony and love for some eight-and-thirty years. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Selections From the State Papers of the Governors General of India Vol 2 Classic Reprint written by G. W. Forrest and published by . This book was released on 2015-08-05 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Selections From the State Papers of the Governors-General of India, Vol. 2 The following sheets were written at sen, during my passage from India to England. When I began them I had 110 other design than to preserve and concentrate all the miscellaneous transactions of the three last months of my administration, while they were yet recent in my remembrance. In the course of this Review, I was imperceptibly led to take in a larger scope, as 1 have stated in the work itself; and it has acquired such 11 degree of importance in the judgement of those who have perused it, (authorities of which I should speak with the highest veneration on any occasion, but one which like the present could not but reflect a praise 011 myself;) that I have been induced to cause a few printed copies to be struck off, for the private information of such persons as from their official situations are intitled to the knowledge which they may be thought to contain. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book The Acts of the Supreme Council of the Governor General of India written by India India and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-11-13 with total page 812 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Acts of the Supreme Council of the Governor-General of India: For the Years 1838 to 1850 5: =rtfi f 33m: mm m q 21m wen 553237! n r am; m 'cm tm? L n W (aura fiffi? $5333: vnfl aka 2153213143163? 1k a, fit my arm a so; fi'm [r riff-l ma WW infirm may. Elms aim a-rf'm mar-ixs w m tie tfisu. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Life of Warren Hastings written by G. B. Malleson and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-10-12 with total page 614 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Life of Warren Hastings: First Governor-General of India Had Hastings been any other, he could neither have prevailed against his many enemies nor would it have been possible for him to lay the foundations of the british-indian Empire. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Life of Warren Hastings written by George Bruce Malleson and published by . This book was released on 2017-12-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Speeches by Lord Chelmsford Viceroy and Governor General of India Classic Reprint written by Frederic John Napier Thesige Chelmsford and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-11-24 with total page 546 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Speeches by Lord Chelmsford, Viceroy and Governor General of India Conference. Chiefs' - see chiefs. Public Instruction - see Public Instruction. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book The Legislative Acts of the Governor General of India in Council of 1870 written by Gideon Colquhoun Sconce and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-10-13 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Legislative Acts of the Governor-General of India in Council of 1870: With Abstracts Prefixed, Table of Contents, and Index; In Continuation of Arts From 1834 to the Present Time Provides for their publication, and declares that they shall be deemed rules under Section 271 of the Penal Code. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Sketches of Rulers of India Vol 3 written by G. D. Oswell and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2016-10-19 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Sketches of Rulers of India, Vol. 3: The Governors-General and Dupleix Henceforth the Rulers of India, as a general rule, were chosen from the ranks of the aristocracy of England. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Download or read book The Administration of the Marquis of Lansdowne written by George W. Forrest and published by . This book was released on 2015-08-05 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Administration of the Marquis of Lansdowne: As Viceroy and Governor-General of India, 1888-1894 On the third of December 1888, the Marquis of Lansdowne, who had been appointed to succeed the Marquis of Dufferin and Ava as Governor-General and Viceroy of India, landed at Bombay. The leading inhabitants of the city - European as well as Native - had assembled at the pier to give him a welcome suited to his dignity, and the Municipal Corporation presented him with an address. After staying three days in the capital of Western India, spending his time in making himself acquainted with the people and the city, and in visiting its many noble institutions for the promotion of literature, science and art. Lord Lansdowne proceeded to Calcutta. On the ninth of December His Lordship took over charge of the Indian Empire. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book The Governors general of India First Series written by Henry Morris and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers a fascinating study of the governors-general who served in India during the 19th century, a pivotal period in the history of British India. Morris provides a detailed analysis of their policies, personalities, and legacies, examining their impact on Indian society, culture, and economy. With its insightful analysis and rich historical detail, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of colonialism, British India, and South Asia. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book Speeches of the Marquis of Ripon Vol 1 written by George Frederick and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2015-07-17 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Speeches of the Marquis of Ripon, Vol. 1: Viceroy and Governor General of India, 1880-1882 Now, ladies and gentlemen, it must be borne in mind that this is a public, and not an official, meeting. We are not met here to call for subscriptions by an order of the Government; but to submit an appeal which we think worthy of the attention of our fellow-subjects in this district. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Lord Curzon in India written by Thomas Raleigh and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-10-14 with total page 656 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Lord Curzon in India: Being a Selection From His Speeches as Viceroy Governor-General of India, 1898-1905 The method adopted in printing the speeches has been determined by the description already given Of the general character Of this work. They are arranged under various headings, in chronological order, and passages relating more particularly to those headings have been transferred from speeches dealing with a multiplicity Of topics where they might otherwise have been overlaid. For the many subjects that do not find a separate heading, reference must be made to the Index, which has been compiled with intentional fulness. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Letter from the Marquis Wellesley Governor General of India to the Court of Directors of the East India Company on the Trade of India Dated Fort William 30th September 1800 Classic Reprint written by Richard Wellesley and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-02 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Letter From the Marquis Wellesley, Governor General of India, to the Court of Directors of the East India Company, on the Trade of India, Dated Fort William, 30th September, 1800 The accompanying letter from the Marquis Wellesley to the Court of Directors, on the Private Trade of India, was published in 1801. The Court of Directors, it is true, appeared to consider, "that from the various important events which had occurred during the short period of Lord Wellesley's Government, and the application of his mind to other studies, he, though acquainted with the general principles of commercial policy, for which the Court also maintain a liberal regard, had not been able perhaps to contemplate the effects of the proposed changes in a commercial country like England, with the lights which the position, mercantile experience, and habits of the members of the Court of Directors reflect upon it." About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Governor General of India written by India. Governor-General (1842-1844 : Ellenborough) and published by . This book was released on 1843 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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