The Famine Campaign In Southern India V1: Madras And Bombay Presidencies And Province Of Mysore, 1876-1878 (1878)

The Famine Campaign in Southern India V1: Madras and Bombay Presidencies and Province of Mysore, 1876-1878 (1878) is a historical account written by William Digby. The book provides a detailed description of the famine that ravaged southern India during the years 1876-1878. The author explores the causes of the famine, the impact it had on the people of the region, and the efforts made by the British government to alleviate the suffering of the affected population. The book is divided into chapters that cover different aspects of the famine. The author begins by describing the natural conditions that led to the famine, including drought and crop failure. He then goes on to examine the social and economic factors that exacerbated the crisis, such as poverty and the lack of infrastructure. Digby also discusses the response of the British government to the famine. He examines the policies and measures put in place to provide relief to the affected population, including the distribution of food and the establishment of relief camps. He also critiques the government's response, pointing out areas where they fell short and suggesting improvements that could have been made.Overall, The Famine Campaign in Southern India V1: Madras and Bombay Presidencies and Province of Mysore, 1876-1878 (1878) is a comprehensive and detailed account of the famine that devastated southern India in the late 19th century. It provides valuable insights into the social, economic, and political conditions of the time and sheds light on the challenges faced by the British government in responding to the crisis.In Two Volumes.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.