Gold, Sport, And Coffee Planting In Mysore by Robert H. Elliot
Myself and the route to Mysore in 1855. 1
The pioneer planters of Southern Mysore. 4
The life of a planter by no means a dull one. 5
Effects of English capital on the progress of the people and the finances of the State. 6
The value, in times of famine, of European settlers. 9
A deferred native message of thanks to the English public. 10
The causes that have led to an increase of famine and scarcities. 11
Measures to promote the digging of wells by the people. 12
A line of railway from Mysore to the western coast sanctioned. 13
Wanted, land tenures which will promote well digging and other irrigation works. 14
The late Dewan's opinions in favour of a fixed land tax. 16
Evidences of irrigation works made by occupiers being promoted by a fixed land tax. 17
Famine question of great importance to settlers in India. 17
The number of European and native coffee plantations in Mysore. 18
Probable annual value of coffee produced in Mysore. Manufactures in India. 19
Manufactures in Mysore. 20
Endeavours by the Dewan to develop the iron wealth of the province. 20
"The Mysore and Coorg Directory." Value of the Dewan's annual addresses in the Representative Assembly. 21
The Dewan's efforts to promote improvements of all kinds. 21
European settlers favourably received by officials of all classes. 21
Hints as to representing any matter to a Government official. 22
Native officials are polite and obliging. 23
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