General Sir Arthur Cotton

General Sir Arthur Cotton His Life And Work

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""General Sir Arthur Cotton: His Life And Work"" is a biographical account of the life and achievements of Sir Arthur Cotton, a British Army officer and civil engineer who played a significant role in the development of irrigation and navigation infrastructure in India during the 19th century. The book, written by Lady Hope, provides a detailed overview of Cotton's early life, his military career, and his contributions to India's infrastructure development, including the construction of dams, canals, and railways. The author also sheds light on Cotton's personal life, including his marriage and family, and his deep Christian faith, which influenced his work and worldview. Through a combination of historical research and personal anecdotes, Lady Hope presents a comprehensive portrait of a remarkable man whose legacy continues to impact India's development to this day.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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781163530719
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 616
Weight: 1065g
Height: 152mm
Width: 229mm
Spine width: 38mm