{"product_id":"a-guide-to-bombay-historical-statistical-and-descriptive-gyan-books","title":"A Guide to Bombay: Historical, Statistical, and Descriptive","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Guide to Bombay: Historical, Statistical, and Descriptive\u003c\/em\u003e by James Mackenzie Maclean is a copy that's easy to recommend. Runs to about 525 pages, so it's a comfortable read, and a good pick whether you're buying for yourself or as a gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat it's about\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A Guide to Bombay, Historical, Statistical and Descriptive\" by James Mackenzie Maclean is a comprehensive account of Bombay (now Mumbai) during the British colonial era. The book provides detailed insights into the city’s history, architecture, governance, trade, institutions, and social life. It serves as both a historical record and a practical guide, combining statistical data with vivid descriptions. Aimed at travelers, residents, and administrators, it reflects Maclean’s deep knowledge of the city and his broader imperial perspective on British India’s urban development.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBook details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e James Mackenzie Maclean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback \u0026amp; Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 525\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gyan Books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1876\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs A Guide to Bombay available in paperback or hardcover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes – \u003cem\u003eA Guide to Bombay\u003c\/em\u003e is available here in Paperback and Hardcover; pick the one you want from the options above.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat language is this edition in?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis edition is in English.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho wrote A Guide to Bombay?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Guide to Bombay is written by James Mackenzie Maclean.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does Bookston ship?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShipping is free on every order, with no minimum. We ship within the United States only; orders leave our Denver, Colorado warehouse in 1–2 business days and usually arrive within 5–7 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat if the book arrives damaged or isn't what I expected?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou have 30 days from delivery to return it in new condition for a full refund. If it arrived damaged, defective or wrong, we cover the return shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bookston","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":67796668252271,"sku":"9789374476437","price":31.64,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":67796668285039,"sku":"9789374475140","price":55.63,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/2004\/0303\/files\/9789374476437.jpg?v=1792184231","url":"https:\/\/bookston.com\/products\/a-guide-to-bombay-historical-statistical-and-descriptive-gyan-books","provider":"Bookston","version":"1.0","type":"link"}