Travels amongs the Todas: or the study of a primitive tribe in South India

Travels amongs the Todas by William E. Marshall is a copy that's easy to recommend. Runs to about 333 pages, so it's a comfortable read, and a good pick whether you're buying for yourself or as a gift.

What it's about

Travels Amongst the Todas: Or the Study of a Primitive Tribe in South India by William E. Marshall is an early ethnographic work focused on the Toda people of the Nilgiri Hills. Published in the 19th century, it offers detailed observations on their customs, religion, social structure, and pastoral lifestyle. Marshall approached the Todas with a mix of curiosity and colonial perspective, aiming to document what he viewed as a "primitive" society. The book remains a significant early contribution to South Indian anthropology.

Book details

• Author: William E. Marshall
• Format: Paperback & Hardcover
• Pages: 333
• Publisher: Gyan Books
• Published: 1873

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