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by A. Friend to Good Government (Author), Francesco Romeo (Author), Francis Rawdon-Hastings Hastings (Author)
""Letters, To The Marquis Of Hastings, On The Indian Press: With An Appeal To Reason And The British Parliament"" is a book written by an anonymous author who goes by the name ""A Friend To Good Government"". The book was published in 1824 and is a collection of letters addressed to the Marquis of Hastings, who was the Governor-General of India at the time.The letters focus on the topic of the Indian press and its role in society. The author argues that the press is an essential tool for promoting freedom of speech and advancing the cause of good government. However, the author also acknowledges that the press can be used for nefarious purposes, such as spreading false information and inciting violence.Throughout the book, the author provides examples of both the positive and negative aspects of the Indian press. The author also makes an appeal to reason and the British Parliament, urging them to take a more active role in regulating the press and ensuring that it is used for the greater good.Overall, ""Letters, To The Marquis Of Hastings, On The Indian Press: With An Appeal To Reason And The British Parliament"" is a thought-provoking book that explores the complex relationship between the press and government in colonial India.With An Appeal To Reason And The British Parliament, On The Liberty Of The Press In General.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.
