THE STUDY OF A PRIMITIVE TRIBE IN SOUTH INDIA

The Study of a Primitive Tribe in South India is a pioneering ethnographic account by Lieutenant-Colonel William E. Marshall a British officer and early anthropologist. Originally published in the 19th century this rare work offers a meticulous examination of the Toda tribe one of South India's most enigmatic indigenous communities. Blending field observations with detailed analyses of physical features social structures linguistic traits and spiritual customs Marshall's study captures a unique cultural legacy at a time when colonial India was undergoing significant transformation.