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The Experiences of a Planter in the Jungles of Mysore 2nd

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A pioneering account of plantation life in the jungles of Mysore during the colonial era. Robert H. Elliot provides firsthand insights into the challenges, adventures, and daily experiences of managing estates in India’s challenging terrain.

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The Experiences of a Planter in the Jungles of Mysore offers a compelling historical narrative of plantation management in 19th-century India. Robert H. Elliot draws from his personal experiences to document the intricate workings of jungle estates, detailing the environmental obstacles, labor management, and agricultural practices required for successful operations in Mysore’s remote regions.

This second edition presents a valuable primary source for understanding colonial-era plantation economics and the relationship between European planters and their Indian workforce. Elliot’s observations encompass the geographical challenges of the terrain, the cultivation of various crops, wildlife encounters, and the cultural dynamics of plantation communities. The work serves as both an informative historical document and an engaging adventure narrative that captures the realities of frontier life during British India.

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Author

Robert H. Elliot

Publisher

‏ : ‎ Gyan Publishing House

ISBN

9789370977518

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