TY - BOOK AU - Thurston, Edgar TI - The Madras presidency with Mysore, Coorg, and the associated states SN - 9788180941924 U1 - 915.482 PY - 2022/// CY - Chennai : PB - MJP Publishers KW - Description and travel KW - Geography Social life and customs KW - Colonial influence KW - History of Tamil Nadu N1 - 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 N2 - 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. ER -