Castes and Tribes of Southern India. Vol. 4 of 7

"Castes and Tribes of Southern India. Vol. 4 of 7" by Edgar Thurston is an early 20th-century exploration of the social groups in South India. The study looks closely at different castes and tribes, focusing on those from K to M, and shares information about their histories, social customs, and how they lived. It talks about different groups, like the Koronos, who were known as accountants with old stories about where they came from, and the Kotas, who were good artisans but often treated poorly because of what they ate and their rituals. The book aims to record and keep safe the complex mix of social structures and cultural practices found in Southern India, offering a detailed look into the lives and traditions of these communities.