The Little World Of An Indian District Officer

“The Little World of an Indian District Officer” by R. Carstairs offers a vivid account of British administration in colonial India through the eyes of a district officer. The book captures the daily responsibilities, challenges, and social interactions involved in governing rural India. With rich detail and a personal tone, Carstairs reflects on justice, governance, and the lives of both British officials and Indian subjects. It provides an insightful and humanized portrayal of imperial bureaucracy in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.