Summary: The Gazetteer of the City and Island of Bombay was initially planned as part of a series of District Gazetteer volumes by Sir James Macnabb Campbell. Due to financial constraints, only three historical volumes were published by the time Sir James Campbell departed from India. In 1906, the compilation resumed with a directive to condense the content compared to the original elaborate plan. The three volumes provide comprehensive information on the history of Bombay, with contributions from various individuals covering aspects like education, land administration, Hindu customs, and festivals. The text highlights the assistance provided by contributors in compiling the Gazetteer, detailing key places and objects of interest in Bombay like the Bombay Art Society, Bombay, Baroda & Central Railway Offices, and the Government Central Press. The narrative delves into licensing practices, drainage works, and theatres, shedding light on the cultural, administrative, and historical landscape of Bombay through the centuries.