Edgar Thurston
Edgar Thurston was the British Superintendent at the Madras Government Museum from 1885 to 1908 who contributed to research studies in the fields of zoology, ethnology and botany of India, and later also published his works at the museum. Thurston was educated in medicine and lectured in anatomy at the Madras Medical College while simultaneously holding a senior position at the museum. His early works were on numismatics and geology, and these were later followed by researches in anthropology and ethnography. He succeeded Frederick S. Mullaly as the Superintendent of Ethnography for the Madras Presidency.
Omens and Superstitions of Southern India
Explore a world where the twitch of an eye or the call of a bird dictates destiny, guiding the lives of people through a maze of ancient signs and wonders.
By Edgar Thurston
Castes and Tribes of Southern India. Vol. 5 of 7
Discover the rich tapestry of early 20th century southern India through an exploration of unique cultures, traditions, and social structures of its lesser-known communities.
By Edgar Thurston
Castes and Tribes of Southern India. Vol. 3 of 7
Discover the unique lifestyles, traditions, and social structures of two distinct communities in early 20th century Southern India.
By Edgar Thurston
Castes and Tribes of Southern India. Vol. 4 of 7
Uncover the unique histories and customs of South Indian communities, from accountants with mythical pasts to skilled artisans facing social challenges, in this early 20th-century exploration of caste and tribe.
By Edgar Thurston
Castes and Tribes of Southern India. Vol. 1 of 7
Venture into a world of tradition where ancient customs and societal structures of Southern India's diverse communities are unveiled before modernization threatens to erase them.
By Edgar Thurston
Castes and Tribes of Southern India. Vol. 2 of 7
Uncover the hidden lives and intricate customs of Southern India's diverse communities, from their unique marriage ceremonies to their societal roles, as revealed in this historical exploration of caste and tribe.
By Edgar Thurston
Castes and Tribes of Southern India. Vol. 6 of 7
Uncover the story of a Southern Indian caste's quest for royal status, complete with ancient rituals and shifting social roles.
By Edgar Thurston
Castes and Tribes of Southern India. Vol. 7 of 7
Uncover long-lost social hierarchies and traditions within the diverse communities of Southern India.
By Edgar Thurston