Publisher	Andesite Press
Publication Year	2015
ISBN-13	9781296708528
ISBN-10	9781296708528
Binding	Hardcover
Number of Pages	430 Pages
Language	(English)
Weight (grms)	744

Philip Meadows Taylor

Philip Meadows Taylor was a British colonial official and author, born in 1808, best known for his novel Confessions of a Thug (1839). The book is a fictionalized account of the Thuggee cult in India, notorious for their ritualistic murders. Taylor's detailed portrayal of the Thugs and their criminal activities helped raise awareness of the issue during British rule. His works often reflect his deep engagement with Indian culture and history, making him an important figure in 19th-century British literature.