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A Phrenologist Amongst the Todas or the Study of a Primitive Tribe in South India: History, Character, Customs, Religion Infanticide, Polyandry, Language

SKU: 9789360801939

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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.

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Description

  • Publisher : Manohar Publishers & Distributors (18 March 2025)
  • Hardcover : 294 pages
  • ISBN-10 : 9360801933
  • ISBN-13 : 978-9360801939
  • Item Weight : 700 g
  • Dimensions : 23 x 16 x 3 cm