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About The Book: Travels Amongst the Todas (1868) by William Edgar Marshall is an ethnographic study of the Toda people, a tribe from the Nilgiri Hills in South India. The book examines their history, customs, religion, and social practices, including topics like infanticide, polyandry, and language. Marshall explores the Todas’ rituals, social structure, and interactions with neighboring communities, while also providing an outline of their grammar. This pioneering work remains an important contribution to the study of indigenous cultures in colonial India. About The Author: William Edgar Marshall (1859–1923) was a British colonial administrator and scholar known for his work on Indian history and literature. He served in the British Indian administration and focused on preserving India’s heritage, particularly ancient monuments and architecture. His scholarly writings offer valuable insights into colonial efforts to protect India’s cultural legacy. The Title 'Travels Amongst the Todas: Or the Study of a Primitive Tribe in South India, Their History, Character, Customs, Religion, Infanticide, Polyandry, Language; with Outlines of the Tuda Grammar written/authored/edited by William E. Marshall', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789367809884 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 300 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Ethnology. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms.