The Ethnology of the British Colonies and Dependencies

The Ethnology of the British Colonies and Dependencies by Robert Gordon Latham is a 19th-century study examining the diverse races and cultures within the British Empire. Latham explores the origins, languages, and social customs of indigenous populations across various colonies, including in Africa, Asia, the Americas, and the Pacific. He applies comparative ethnological and linguistic methods to classify and interpret human diversity under British rule. Reflecting the imperial and scientific attitudes of his time, the work seeks to provide a systematic account of colonial populations, contributing to broader discussions on race, migration, and the relationships between colonizers and native peoples.