William Logan (author)

William Logan (1841–1914) was a Scottish officer of the Madras Civil Service under the British Government.

Before his appointment as Collector of Malabar, he had served in the area for about 20 years in the capacity of Magistrate and Judge.

[citation needed] William logan was born on 17 May 1841 at Ferney Castle, near Reston – Berwickshire, Scotland.

William, who excelled in his studies, won the Duke's Medal for the most intelligent student.

He later joined the University of Edinburgh and appeared for the Madras Civil Service Examination.

A lengthy report has been prepared after a detailed study on the current Kana-Janma etiquette in Mappilathaluk, Malabar.

Logan also thwarted a conspiracy by some to seize the Attappady forest, including the Silent Valley.

Attempts by private individuals to seize the Silent Valley in Attappady were thwarted by clear evidence to challenge in court.

William Logan, who returned to England after a long career in India, spent the rest of his life enjoying hunting, shooting and golf.

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