The Bombay Police: An Historical Sketch, 1672-1916 by Stephen Meredith Edwards tells the story of the formation and development of the Bombay police force over two centuries. The author explores the history of the structure, functions, and influence of the police on city life, revealing important events, reforms, and challenges faced by police officers. With the help of multifactorial analyzes and primary sources, the author unfolds before the reader a living picture of the history of the Bombay police, from its beginnings to the beginning of the 20th century. The book will be a useful resource for those interested in the history of law enforcement, India's colonial history, and the processes of police modernization under an imperial system of governance. "The Bombay City Police: An Historical Sketch, 1672-1916" is a detailed study that reveals an important historical component of India and aims to shed light on the role and importance of the police in the life of the city of Bombay.