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About The Book: A Life of the Earl of Mayo: Fourth Viceroy of India is a two-volume biography by Sir William Howard Russell, detailing the life and career of Richard Southwell Bourke, the 6th Earl of Mayo, who served as the fourth Viceroy of India from 1869 to 1872. The work explores his political achievements, administrative reforms, and leadership during a critical period in British colonial history. It also covers his tragic assassination in 1872. The biography provides insights into Mayo's vision for India, his efforts in social and economic reforms, and the challenges he faced in managing British-Indian relations during his tenure. About The Author: William Hunter Workman (1847–1937) was a pioneering explorer and writer, known for his mountaineering expeditions and travel books. His works include "Algerian Memories: A Bicycle Tour Over the Atlas to the Sahara" (1895) and "The Call of the Snowy Hispar" (1911), which documents his explorations in India. He also wrote about his Himalayan expeditions, such as "In the Ice World of Himalaya" (1900) and "Peaks and Glaciers of Nun Kun" (1909). Workman’s adventures, often in remote and difficult terrains, were shared in books co-authored with his wife, Fanny Bullock Workman. His detailed accounts inspired future explorers. The Title 'A Life of the Earl of Mayo Fourth Viceroy of India written/authored/edited by W. W. Hunter', published in the year 1875. The ISBN 9789370979321 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 356 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Biography. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol: 1st