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: | 978-1-108-23190-9 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2011 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $81.95 |
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.