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About The Book: "On the Impending Bengal Famine: How It Will Be Met And How to Prevent Future Famines in India" (1874) by Henry Bartle E. Frere discusses the imminent Bengal famine, proposing solutions for prevention. Frere, a British colonial administrator and former Governor of Bombay, analyzes the famine's causes and outlines the roles of the government, the public, and charitable organizations in relief efforts. A significant historical document, the book sheds light on colonial administration strategies for famine management in India during Frere's time. About The Author: Sir Henry Bartle Edward Frere (1815–1884) was a British colonial administrator, rose to become Governor of Bombay (1862–1867) in India. As High Commissioner for Southern Africa (1877–1880), his policies aimed at imposing a British confederation led to regional conflicts, including the invasion of Zululand (1879) and the First Boer War (1880–1881). His career included roles as a political resident and assistant collector in India. The Title 'On the Impending Bengal Famine: How It Will Be Met and How to Prevent Future Famines in India written/authored/edited by H. Bartle E. Frere', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789362082633 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 125 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Famines. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms Vol: