Statistical, Descriptive and Historical Account of the North-Western Provinces of India, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint): Bundelkhand - Couverture souple

Edwin T. Atkinson

 
9781332226757: Statistical, Descriptive and Historical Account of the North-Western Provinces of India, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint): Bundelkhand

Synopsis

Explore Bundelkhand’s landscape, history, and changing towns through one detailed district portrait. This edition presents a descriptive look at Lalatpur and surrounding parganahs, from rugged hills and dense jungles to evolving towns and irrigation efforts.

The text blends geography, administration, economy, and local life, showing how rivers, forests, and roads shape settlement and travel. It covers how revenue, land, and governance affected communities, villages, and key towns like Urai and Jhansi road corridors, with notes on past changes and present conditions.


  • Geography and climate features that influence farming, transport, and village life.

  • Descriptions of towns, markets, and public works that reflect growth and challenges.

  • Accounts of forests, tanks, and irrigation projects and their impact on agriculture.

  • Glossary-style terms and local practices that illuminate daily life in Bundelkhand.



Ideal for readers of regional history, colonial administration, and historical geography seeking a grounded, era-specific view of Bundelkhand’s landscape and communities.

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