These two volumes of The Geography of British India deal, the detail India political Geography of 1880s with that of the colonies and countries within its political system more briefly. The book summarises the results of the Geological and Meteorological Surveys; the diamond, gold, and coal treasures are carefully described. A detailed Index has been given for the names of all the places, some 5200 in number. The volume may, practically, be found by the traveler to be a Guide-book in the best form. The Index and Map of Provinces, in districts, should make it the most handy Gazetteer, as well as a full and an accurate work of reference. The book is thus primarily intended for the Student of schools and Colleges, University, Military, and Civil Service studies for enhancing their knowledge with facts.
