Publisher's Synopsis
Memorandum On The Madras Famine Of 1866 is a book written by R. A. Dalyell in 1867. The book is a detailed account of the Madras Famine of 1866, which was one of the worst famines to hit India in the 19th century. The author was a British civil servant who was working in Madras at the time of the famine. In this book, he provides a firsthand account of the devastating effects of the famine on the people of Madras.The book begins with a description of the causes of the famine, which were primarily due to a failure of the monsoon rains. The author then goes on to describe the impact of the famine on the people of Madras, including the widespread starvation and death that occurred. He also provides a detailed account of the relief efforts that were undertaken by the British government and various charitable organizations.Throughout the book, the author provides a critical analysis of the relief efforts, pointing out both their successes and failures. He also discusses the broader political and economic context in which the famine occurred, including the role of British colonialism in exacerbating the effects of the famine.Overall, Memorandum On The Madras Famine Of 1866 is a valuable historical document that provides a detailed and nuanced account of one of the worst famines to hit India in the 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of India, colonialism, and famine relief efforts.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.
