James Thomason

""James Thomason"" is a biographical book written by Richard Temple. The book chronicles the life of James Thomason, a British civil servant who served in India during the 19th century. Thomason was appointed as the Lieutenant Governor of the North-Western Provinces of India in 1843 and served in this position until his death in 1853. The book provides a detailed account of Thomason's life, including his early years, education, and career in India. It also explores his personal life, including his marriage to Katherine Mary Lumsden and their family life. Throughout the book, Temple highlights Thomason's contributions to India, including his efforts to improve education, promote public works, and modernize the region. He was also instrumental in establishing the Thomason College of Civil Engineering, which is now known as the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee. Overall, ""James Thomason"" provides readers with a comprehensive and insightful look into the life of a remarkable civil servant who played a significant role in shaping India's history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.