A Fly On The Wheel: Or How I Helped To Govern India (1885) - Hardcover

A Fly On The Wheel: Or How I Helped To Govern India is a book written by Thomas Herbert Lewin and published in 1885. The book is a memoir of Lewin's time as a civil servant in India during the mid-19th century. Lewin provides a detailed account of his experiences working in various administrative roles, including as a magistrate, collector, and commissioner. He also offers insights into the social and political climate of the time, including the impact of British colonization on Indian society. The title of the book refers to the idea that Lewin was a ""fly on the wheel"" of the Indian government, observing and participating in the workings of the bureaucracy. Overall, A Fly On The Wheel is an important historical document that provides a firsthand account of British colonial rule in India.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain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.