Boats of Bengal is an interesting and important addition to the growing body of literature documenting local boats and ships in the Indian ocean Region. International Journal of Maritime History

Once the entire collection is published it should provide a rich field for intrepid primary research scholars. Till then the present book must serve as the appetizers. The pioneer

This volume reproduces 36 etchings which portray Bengal’s boats and provide a peek in to life on the Ganga two centuries ago. The Statesman