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About The Book: Edward James Gunthorpe’s Notes on Criminal Tribes Residing in or Frequenting the Bombay Presidency is a colonial report detailing communities labeled as "criminal tribes" under British law. The text classifies various tribes based on occupation, habits, and alleged criminal behavior. It reflects the colonial administration’s efforts to control and monitor nomadic and marginalized groups through the Criminal Tribes Act of 1871. The work is now viewed critically for its role in reinforcing stereotypes and enabling systemic discrimination during British rule. About The Author: Edward James Gunthorpe was a British colonial officer known for his 1891 work Notes on Criminal Tribes Residing in or Frequenting the Bombay Presidency. His writings supported the British policy of classifying certain Indian communities as "criminal tribes," contributing to discriminatory practices under the Criminal Tribes Act of 1871. Booksonmharashtra The Title 'Notes on Criminal Tribes Residing in Or Frequenting the Bombay Presidency written/authored/edited by Edward James Gunthorpe', published in the year 1882. The ISBN 9789371691888 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 128 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Criminology. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms.