• ISBN13: 9789370972230
• Binding: Paperback
• Subject: N/A
• Publisher: Gyan Publishing House
• Publisher Imprint: Gyan Publishing House
• Publication Date: January 1, 2025
• Pages: 226
• Original Price: INR 450.0
• Language: English
• Edition: N/A
• Item Weight: 403 grams
• BISAC Subject(s): N/A

Indian Dust by Otto Rothfield is a reflective and descriptive account of colonial India, capturing the complexities, contradictions, and daily realities of life under British rule. Blending travel writing with social and political commentary, Rothfield offers vivid sketches of Indian landscapes, people, and customs. The book critiques aspects of colonial administration while expressing a deep interest in Indian culture. Through personal observations, Indian Dust presents a nuanced, often critical, portrayal of the British Empire's presence in India.

Otto Rothfield (1876–1932) was a British writer, barrister, and colonial administrator known for his writings on India and Southeast Asia during the British Empire. He authored several books and essays that explored political, legal, and cultural aspects of colonial life. Rothfield often wrote under the pseudonym O. C. R. and provided critical insights into British policies, Indian society, and the complexities of colonial governance, reflecting both administrative experience and literary engagement.