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About The Book: Constable's Hand-Gazetteer of India by J.G. Bartholomew is a detailed reference work offering comprehensive information on India’s geography, history, and culture. It provides statistical data, maps, and descriptions of cities, towns, and significant sites, reflecting the diversity of the subcontinent. While presenting a British colonial perspective, the gazetteer serves as a vital resource for understanding India’s administrative divisions, demographics, and heritage. Aimed at scholars, travelers, and historians, Bartholomew’s work remains a significant tool for those studying India’s landscape and historical context About The Author: John George Bartholomew (1860–1920) was a renowned British cartographer and geographer, often called "the Prince of Cartography." As "Cartographer to the King," he popularized the term "Antarctica" in 1890. Under his leadership, the Bartholomew family business became a pioneering mapping enterprise, known for its innovative colored contour and city street maps. Editor: Jas Burgess (1832–1916) was a Scottish-born archaeologist and editor, best known for founding The Indian Antiquary in 1872. He contributed significantly to India’s archaeological field, serving as Head of the Archaeological Survey of Western India (1873) and South India (1881). He also held the position of Director General of the Archaeological Survey of India from 1886 to 1889. The Title 'Constable's Hand-Gazetteer of India written/authored/edited by J. G. Bartholomew and Edited Jas Burgess', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789367805619 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 417 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Religion. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms.