This book provides a detailed account of the Administrative, Economic, and Social aspects of the Madras Presidency during the specified period. It covers various topics such as revenue divisions, local self-government, Municipal Administration, Civil service, Land revenue, Excise, Stamps, Forests, The Madras Port, Agriculture, Irrigation and Public health. The Madras Presidency, also known as the Presidency of Fort St. George until 1937, was an Administrative subdivision of British India. It included most of Southern India, covering parts of present-day Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Odisha, and Telangana. The book offers insights into the governance and development of this region during a significant period of British colonial rule. G.T. Boag, the author, was a notable figure who also served as the Acting Governor of Odisha and held various administrative roles in the Madras Presidency. His work in "The Madras Presidency 1881-1931" is considered an important historical document for understanding the socio-economic conditions and administrative practices of the time.