A Popular Account of the Thugs and Dacoits: The Hereditary Garotters and Gang-robbers of India - Paperback

About The Book: The book "A Popular Account of the Thugs and Dacoits: The Hereditary Garotters and Gang-robbers of India" delves into the origins, methods, and rituals of the Thugs, a criminal group in 19th-century India. It describes their organization and signals for coordinating attacks, shedding light on their criminal activities such as robbery and murder. The book also suggests complicity from British authorities, allowing the Thugs to operate with minimal interference. This provides insight into the social dynamics and governance of the time, reflecting on the perception of Thug offenses as insignificant. Overall, it offers a glimpse into the criminal underworld and colonial administration in 19th-century India. About The Author: James Hutton (1818-1893) was a British author. He is best known for his book "A Popular Account of the Thugs and Dacoits: The Hereditary Garotters and Gang-robbers of India". This work provided insight into the criminal activities of groups such as Thugs and Dacoits in India during the 19th century. Hutton's writings contributed to the understanding of criminal behavior and society during colonial times. The Title 'A Popular Account of the Thugs and Dacoits: The Hereditary Garotters and Gang-robbers of India written/authored/edited by James Hutton', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789362087027 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 176 (Pages).