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About The Book: Concerning John's Indian Affairs by Robert H. Elliot is a satirical work critiquing British colonial administration in India during the 19th century. Written as a fictional memoir by “John,” a naïve British official, the book humorously exposes the ignorance, bureaucracy, and cultural misunderstandings that characterized imperial rule. Through irony and wit, Elliot highlights the absurdities of British policies and the disconnect between colonizers and the Indian populace. The work offers a critical yet entertaining reflection on the challenges and contradictions of empire, making it a notable contribution to colonial literature and a subtle plea for administrative reform and greater cultural sensitivity. About The Author: Robert Henry Elliot (1837–1914) was a Scottish agriculturalist and one of the earliest British coffee planters in Mysore, India. Originally from Kelso, Roxburghshire, he chronicled his experiences in plantation life through works like The Experience of a Planter in the Jungles of Mysore and Gold, Sport, and Coffee Planting in Mysore. Elliot also wrote on Scottish farming, particularly advocating sustainable practices such as permanent pastures and alternate husbandry. His notable agricultural works include The Clifton Park System of Farming and lectures for the Union Agricultural Society. His writings blend practical advice, personal experience, and insight into colonial and rural life. The Title 'Concerning John's Indian Affairs written/authored/edited by Robert H. Elliot', published in the year 1902. The ISBN 9789371339438 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 306 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms Vol: