A Manual of the Tinnevelly District in the Presidency of Madras / Andrew John Stuart

By:

Stuart Andrew John

Material type: Text

TextLanguage: English Publication details: India : Maven Books , 2023.Description: 302p. : illISBN:

9789355270429

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

954.82 AND

Contents:

Descriptive and Physical Features History and Archaeology Population and Society Economy and Resources Administration and Infrastructure

Summary: The book serves as an exhaustive reference work on the Tinnevelly District (modern-day Tirunelveli district in Tamil Nadu, India) as it existed in the late 19th century under British rule. It provides a detailed snapshot of the district's natural features, resources, population, economy, administration, and social conditions. The primary aim was to equip British officials with a thorough understanding of the area they were governing, including its history, customs, agricultural practices, revenue systems, and demographic details. It is a work of detailed empirical observation and data collection, reflecting the colonial administration's need for comprehensive information to facilitate governance and resource management.

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Descriptive and Physical Features
History and Archaeology
Population and Society
Economy and Resources
Administration and Infrastructure

The book serves as an exhaustive reference work on the Tinnevelly District (modern-day Tirunelveli district in Tamil Nadu, India) as it existed in the late 19th century under British rule. It provides a detailed snapshot of the district's natural features, resources, population, economy, administration, and social conditions. The primary aim was to equip British officials with a thorough understanding of the area they were governing, including its history, customs, agricultural practices, revenue systems, and demographic details. It is a work of detailed empirical observation and data collection, reflecting the colonial administration's need for comprehensive information to facilitate governance and resource management.

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