Illustrated Guide to the South Indian Railway

This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the South Indian Railway, including detailed descriptions of the Tanjore Board, Pondicherry, Travancore State, and Peralam-Karaikkal Railways. It offers insights into the general history, population, and religious practices of the region, with a focus on Hinduism and its modern expressions in South India. The book also explores architectural highlights and sporting activities such as small and big game shooting and tank fishing. Practical information for travellers is included, with descriptions of the railway, travel tips, and suggested tourist routes. An itinerary and an appendix with rates and conditions for luggage booking and other travel-related information are also provided.

Ex library copy. Binding of book is intact. Front and back covers are clean of foxing with sticker or tape shadows. Some fading on spine with gilt present and not tarnished. Moderate tanning and slight foxing on top edge. Some tanning and foxing on fore and bottom edges. Slight foxing and a stamp on endpapers. Pages are clean of foxing and annotations, with some tanning around margins. Inserts are intact with slight foxing and a small hole in the map.

Condition: Well Read