Eurasians of Madras and Malabar Note on Tattooing; Malagasy-Nias-Dravidians; Toda Petition - Gyan Books

Eurasians of Madras and Malabar Note on Tattooing; Malagasy-Nias-Dravidians; Toda Petition - Gyan Books

About The Book: Eurasians of Madras and Malabar Note on Tattooing; Malagasy-Nias-Dravidians; Toda Petition by Edgar Thurston examines the ethnographic details of various groups, including the Eurasians of Madras and Malabar, and explores cultural practices like tattooing. It draws comparisons among Malagasy, Nias, and Dravidian peoples, suggesting possible ethnological links. The document also includes a petition by the Todas, offering insight into their social concerns. Thurston's observations provide valuable information on identity, customs, and cultural expressions in colonial South India, contributing to early anthropological understanding of diverse ethnic and cultural groups.

Author: Edgar Thurston

Pages: 100

Edition: 1898

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