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Handbook of the Madras Presidency: With a Notice of the Overland Route to India

Handbook of the Madras Presidency: With a Notice of the Overland Route to India

by Eastwick, Edward Backhouse
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This guidebook was first published in 1859 and aimed at British travelers and merchants visiting the Madras Presidency in South India. It includes practical information on the region's climate, geography, flora, fauna, people, languages, customs, religion, and trade. The book also features details on the overland route to India from Europe and the Middle East, including descriptions of the ports of Alexandria, Suez, Aden, and Bombay. An indispensable source for anyone interested in the history of British colonialism in India.

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Pub dateJul 18, 2023
ISBN-101022498908
ISBN-139781022498907
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