A Guide to Bombay: Historical, Statistical, and Descriptive

"A Guide to Bombay, Historical, Statistical and Descriptive" by James Mackenzie Maclean is a comprehensive account of Bombay (now Mumbai) during the British colonial era. The book provides detailed insights into the city’s history, architecture, governance, trade, institutions, and social life. It serves as both a historical record and a practical guide, combining statistical data with vivid descriptions. Aimed at travelers, residents, and administrators, it reflects Maclean’s deep knowledge of the city and his broader imperial perspective on British India’s urban development.