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About The Book: The Journals of Major James Rennell, edited by T.H.D. Touch, document Rennell's pioneering surveys of the Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers during his tenure as the first Surveyor-General of India. Compiled for the Governors of Bengal, these journals provide valuable insights into 18th-century cartography, geography, and colonial administration. Rennell’s detailed observations contributed significantly to British understanding of Indian terrain and navigation routes, laying the groundwork for future mapping efforts in the subcontinent. His work remains a cornerstone of early geographical exploration in India. About The Editor: Edited by T.H.D. Touch, The Journals of Major James Rennell (1742–1830) detail Rennell’s surveys of the Ganges and Brahmaputra. Compiled for Bengal’s governors, the journals reveal vital geographic and administrative insights, marking a foundational contribution to British cartography and colonial strategy in 18th-century India. The Title 'The journals of Major James Rennell, first surveyor-general of India: Written for the information of the governors of Bengal during his surveys of the Ganges and Braghmaputra rivers 1764 to 1767 written/authored/edited by Editor: T. H. D. Touch', published in the year 1910. The ISBN 9789371335119 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 166 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol: