Publisher's Synopsis
Travels Amongst The Todas: Or The Study Of A Primitive Tribe In South India (1873) is a book written by William Elliot Marshall. The book is a detailed account of the author's travels and study of the Toda tribe, a primitive tribe in South India. The author describes the customs, culture, and way of life of the Todas, including their religious beliefs, social organization, and economic activities. The book also includes information on the geography and natural history of the region, as well as the author's personal experiences and observations. The book is considered an important contribution to the study of anthropology and ethnography, and provides valuable insight into the lives of one of India's lesser-known tribes.Their History, Character, Customs, Religion, Infanticide, Polyandry, Language, With Outlines Of The Tuda Grammar.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
