Overview
General Sir Arthur Cotton: His Life and Work is a biographical account of the life and achievements of General Sir Arthur Thomas Cotton, a British Army officer and civil engineer who played a key role in the development of irrigation and navigation systems in India during the 19th century. The book is written by Lady Hope, a British writer and philanthropist who was personally acquainted with Cotton and his family.The book provides a detailed overview of Cotton's life, from his early years in England to his arrival in India as a young engineer in the 1830s. Lady Hope describes Cotton's work on a number of important projects, including the construction of the Godavari and Krishna deltas, the improvement of the Kistna river, and the development of the Buckingham Canal.In addition to his engineering achievements, the book also explores Cotton's personal life, including his marriage to his wife, Mary, and his relationships with his children. Lady Hope also discusses Cotton's religious beliefs, which played an important role in his life and work.Overall, General Sir Arthur Cotton: His Life and Work is a fascinating account of the life and achievements of a remarkable man who made a significant contribution to the development of India during the 19th century.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.
- | Author: Lady Hope
- | Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- | Publication Date: Jul 25, 2007
- | Number of Pages: 616 pages
- | Binding: Hardback or Cased Book
- | ISBN-10: 054822918X
- | ISBN-13: 9780548229187
