A Journey from Madras Through the Countries of Mysore, Canara, and Malabar |
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Author:
| Buchanan, Francis |
Series title: | Cambridge Library Collection - South Asian History Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-0-511-87367-6 |
Publication Date: | Jan 2012 |
Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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Book Format: | Digital download and online |
List Price: | AUD $110.00 |
Book Description:
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In 1800 the East India Company surgeon Francis Buchanan (1762-1829) was appointed to survey the kingdom of Mysore in southern India, which had recently come under British control. His three-volume report was published in 1807. Volume 1 covers his journey from Madras to Sira, focusing especially on agriculture.
In 1800 the East India Company surgeon Francis Buchanan (1762-1829) was appointed to survey the kingdom of Mysore in southern India, which had recently come under British control. His three-volume report was published in 1807. Volume 1 covers his journey from Madras to Sira, focusing especially on agriculture.