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About The Book: This book delves into the "Report on the Old Records of the India Office; With Supplementary Note and Appendices," offering an apparent outline for a document on the East India Company's records and history. It covers diverse topics, including court minutes, trading affairs, foreign relations, factory records, and the company's history in India. A section titled "The Modern Quest and Invention of the Indies" explores themes like ancient travelers, Saracens' commerce, and European involvement in the East (Portuguese, Dutch, English). Appendices provide reports, documents, and lists related to the East India Company, with an accompanying index. The book concludes with , suggesting a comprehensive exploration of the company's historical records and aspects. About The Author: Sir George Christopher Molesworth Birdwood (1832–1917) was an Anglo-Indian official, naturalist, and writer. He joined the Bombay Medical Service in 1854, served in the Persian War, and held various roles in Bombay, including professor at Grant Medical College, curator of the museum, and secretary of the Asiatic and Horticultural societies. Birdwood contributed to municipal life in Bombay and later worked at the India Office. He was dedicated to preserving Indian culture and maintained friendships with Indian royalty and scholars. He received several honors, including Knight Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire and the Légion d'Honneur. Birdwood was also a prolific author, writing on topics like economic vegetable products, the genus Boswellia (Frankincense Trees), and the industrial arts of India. The Title 'Report on the Old Records of the India Office: With Supplementary Note and Appendices written/authored/edited by George Birdwood', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789362085634 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 352 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this