India [Hardcover]

Name : India [Hardcover]

Author : Thomas Hungerford Holdich

Book Format : Hardcover

Genre : Reference

ISBN : 9788121288095

Language : English

Pages : 401-500 Pages

Publish Year : 2023

Publisher : Gyan Publishing House

About The Author : Colonel Sir Thomas Hungerford Holdich (1843–1929) was an esteemed English geographer who served as the president of the Royal Geographical Society. His authorship of several books such as "The Gates of India," "The Countries of the King's Award," and "Political Frontiers and Boundary Making." During times of peace, Holdich was primarily engaged in conducting surveys throughout India. About The Book: In this book, the author provides an exploration of various topics related to early India, including Kashmir and the Himalayas. The geography of the Indian Peninsula, Assam, Burma, and Ceylon is also discussed. Additionally, the book delves into subjects such as agriculture and revenue, railways, climate, minerals, and more. The author primarily relies on descriptive methods to address the diverse geographical configuration and distribution in India. In cases where personal observation is not possible, he freely consults the works of renowned authorities such as Sir W. W. Hunter, Sir John Strachey, Sir Alfred Lyall, Sir Lepel Griffin, Sir George Birdwood, General Woodthorpe, Sir James Scott, Professor Ball, Mr. Oldham (from the Indian Geological Survey), and others. These individuals write about Indian subjects with a refreshing vigor derived from their intimate personal acquaintance. The maps presented in the work are supported by the Survey of India. The spelling

Country of Origin : India