Description
The Bombay Plague is a meticulously researched historical work by J. K. Condon that chronicles the catastrophic plague epidemic that ravaged the Bombay presidency from September 1896 through June 1899. This period marked one of the most devastating public health crises in Indian history, claiming hundreds of thousands of lives across the region.
Condon’s detailed narrative documents the progression of the plague’s spread, examining how the disease affected different areas of the presidency and the social, economic, and political consequences of the outbreak. The work provides valuable insights into colonial-era public health response, medical understanding, and the challenges faced by authorities in controlling the epidemic.
This historical account serves as an important resource for understanding 19th-century epidemiology, colonial India, and the intersection of disease, society, and governance during a critical moment in Indian history.
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