The Madras presidency with Mysore, Coorg, and the associated states /
Thurston, Edgar
The Madras presidency with Mysore, Coorg, and the associated states / Edgar Thurston - Chennai : MJP Publishers, 2022. - xii, 293 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm
1.Area, Boundaries, Division
2.Mountains
3.River
4.Islands
5.Seaports, Maritime Trade
6.Climate
7.Geology
8.Minerals
9.Meteorites
10.Fauna
11.Flora, Forests
12.Economic Uses of Palms
13.Language
14.People – Race, Religion
15.Prehistoric Antiquities: Archaeology
16.Architecture
17.History
18.Administration
19.Communications – Roads, Railways, Canals
20.Agriculture, Crops
21.Irrigation
22.Industries
23.Planting Industries
24.Sea-Fisheries
25.Industrial Arts
26.The Roll of Honour
27.The Chief Towns and Villages
List of Books
Index
part of the Provincial Geographies of India series, offers a comprehensive overview of the Madras Presidency, encompassing present-day Tamil Nadu, parts of Kerala, Karnataka (including Mysore and Coorg), and Andhra Pradesh. Thurston, drawing from his extensive experience as Superintendent of the Madras Government Museum and the Ethnographic Survey, provides detailed insights into the region's geography, history, culture, and administration. The book includes chapters on physical geography, natural resources, population demographics, languages, religions, economic activities, and the impact of British colonial rule. Illustrations, maps, and tables enrich the narrative, making it a valuable resource for understanding the socio-political landscape of Southern India during the early 20th century.
9788180941924
Description and travel
Geography Social life and customs
Colonial influence
History of Tamil Nadu
915.482 / THU
The Madras presidency with Mysore, Coorg, and the associated states / Edgar Thurston - Chennai : MJP Publishers, 2022. - xii, 293 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm
1.Area, Boundaries, Division
2.Mountains
3.River
4.Islands
5.Seaports, Maritime Trade
6.Climate
7.Geology
8.Minerals
9.Meteorites
10.Fauna
11.Flora, Forests
12.Economic Uses of Palms
13.Language
14.People – Race, Religion
15.Prehistoric Antiquities: Archaeology
16.Architecture
17.History
18.Administration
19.Communications – Roads, Railways, Canals
20.Agriculture, Crops
21.Irrigation
22.Industries
23.Planting Industries
24.Sea-Fisheries
25.Industrial Arts
26.The Roll of Honour
27.The Chief Towns and Villages
List of Books
Index
part of the Provincial Geographies of India series, offers a comprehensive overview of the Madras Presidency, encompassing present-day Tamil Nadu, parts of Kerala, Karnataka (including Mysore and Coorg), and Andhra Pradesh. Thurston, drawing from his extensive experience as Superintendent of the Madras Government Museum and the Ethnographic Survey, provides detailed insights into the region's geography, history, culture, and administration. The book includes chapters on physical geography, natural resources, population demographics, languages, religions, economic activities, and the impact of British colonial rule. Illustrations, maps, and tables enrich the narrative, making it a valuable resource for understanding the socio-political landscape of Southern India during the early 20th century.
9788180941924
Description and travel
Geography Social life and customs
Colonial influence
History of Tamil Nadu
915.482 / THU