Bengal District Gazetteers Hooghly

The present work dwells upon thecontemporary British period first handinformation on the erstwhile Hooghlydistrict in Bengal. It was first written in1912.This enriches us with the officialrecords and provides a wealth of materialon all aspects of the Hooghly district.This also provides detailed informationabout the inhabitants, their habits, customs, religious rites and rituals, festivals and indeed every-thing concerning them. This book is goldmine encompassing all aspects of the contemporary Social, Political, Economic, Historical, and Administrative aspects of the strategically located Hooghly district during the Raj. The Hooghly is the main westerly channel by which the Ganga enters the Bay of Bengal.There is a useful plethora of information on the physical aspects, climate, people, public health, education, communication and other aspects like administration and local government. This reprint provides an excellent reference tool to researchers, readers, and all users in all disciplines. We are sure the present book will prove to be very handy for our valuable readers.