Explore the intricate society of the Todas, a distinct ethnic group from South India’s Nilgiri plateau. This detailed anthropological study offers a rare look into their history, customs, religion, unique polyandry practices, and language, presented through the lens of a colonial-era phrenologist. Authored by an Indian Army officer, it’s a crucial resource for understanding primitive tribes and social structures in British India. A must-read for ethnologists, historians, and enthusiasts of South Indian cultural heritage.