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About The Book: "Reminiscences of an Indian Police Official" by Arthur Crawford and Horace Van Ruith is a memoir of a colonial police official in India. It narrates personal and professional experiences, focusing on criminal activities and policing during British colonial rule. The book provides a unique glance at law enforcement amid the social, cultural, and political complexities of the time. It highlights the challenges faced in maintaining order in Bombay and other areas, offering insights into the inner workings of Indian policing under British control. About The Author: Arthur Travers Crawford (1835–1911) was a pioneering British civil servant and the first Municipal Commissioner of Bombay. He modernized the city by enhancing sanitation, drainage, and reducing mortality rates. Although his reforms improved urban life, Crawford’s career was tarnished by allegations of financial mismanagement and unauthorized borrowing, resulting in his dismissal. Fluent in Marathi, he authored notable works including Our Troubles in Poona and the Deccan, featuring sharp social commentary that still sparks debate in colonial history and in India. About The Author: Horace Van Ruith (1839–1923) was a British intellectual noted for his analytical approach to cultural and social issues during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Although details about his career remain sparse, his writings reveal a deep engagement with the transformations occurring in colonial society and the tensions between tradition and modernity. His work, marked by keen observation and critical commentary, contributed to contemporary discourse on politics and literature, leaving a subtle impact on scholarly discussions of his era. The Title 'Reminiscences Of An Indian Police Official written/authored/edited by Arthur Crawford, Horace Van Ruith', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789370978294 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 356 (Pages). The publisher of thi