Holdich, Thomas Hungerford. India. $2.50. Appleton.
The author’s knowledge of the geographical conditions of India is reliable as he was at one time superintendent of the survey of India. After giving an historical sketch of the country, “he proceeds to a study of the geography of the frontiers bordering Baluchistan and Afghanistan; he describes Kashmir, the Himalayas, and the Peninsula, then Assam, Burma, and Ceylon. He tells us about the people, the political geography, the agriculture, revenues, railways, minerals, and climate and he puts India before us as we will not find it elsewhere. The work is amply indexed, and is provided with a wealth of maps and diagrams.” (Outlook).
“The book and its maps are creditable to all concerned, and will unquestionably prove of great value to seekers for information about the region of British India and its dependencies.”
| + + — | Ath. 1905, 1: 402. Ap. 1. 2080w. |
“The results of all former investigations are well digested and epitomized.”
| + + | Critic. 46: 381. Ap. ‘05. 100w. |
“With few exceptions his work will rank high with the other volumes of the series.”
| + + | Dial. 38: 201. Mr. 16, ‘05. 440w. |
“Altogether, as a representative volume on India for the library, this book is about the best to be had.”
| + + + | Ind. 59: 97. Jl. 13, ‘05. 780w. |