Southern India

A light hearted and warm account of southern India, which notices the local life and customs in the towns as well as in the villages. Among the 17 chapters the reader will find entertaining observations on the people of various sects ? hindu and muslim; fairs and festivals; religion; devils, devil dancing, and devil doctors; village schools, temples and amusements; flora, etc. The book ends with 2 chapters on Mysore and Seringapatam, and the Canarese. This book has 50 marvellous water colour paintings that illustrate the subject of the accompanying chapters, painted by Lady Lawley. This work was first published in 1914.