Gold, Sport, and Coffee Planting in Mysore: With Chapters on Coffee Planting in Coorg, the Mysore Representative Assembly, the Indian [Hardcover]

ISBN-10: 9362088916
ISBN-13: 978-9362088918
Publisher: Gyan Publishing House

Name: Gold, Sport, and Coffee Planting in Mysore: With Chapters on Coffee Planting in Coorg, the Mysore Representative Assembly, the Indian [Hardcover]
SKU: 9789362088918
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SKU: 9789362088918

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“Gold, Sport, and Coffee Planting in Mysore” offers an immersive journey into 19th-century colonial India through the eyes of Robert Henry Elliot, a pioneering British coffee planter. This insightful hardcover delves into the intricacies of coffee cultivation in Mysore and Coorg, exploring the vital role of English capital, the advocacy for irrigation, and the daily life of estate managers. Discover detailed accounts of sporting adventures and wildlife encounters, alongside nuanced discussions on political landscapes, including the Indian Congress and British monetary policies. Authored by Elliot, a respected agriculturalist, this comprehensive work provides a unique blend of history, agriculture, sport, and socio-political commentary, making it essential reading for enthusiasts of Indian history, colonial narratives, and agricultural studies. Explore 38 years of firsthand experience from a Mysore planter.

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