Gold, Sport, and Coffee Planting in Mysore With chapters on coffee planting in Coorg, the Mysore representative assembly, the Indian congress, caste and the Indian silver question, being the 38 years' experiences of a Mysore planter

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In the vibrant landscape of late 19th-century India, the Mysore region emerged as a hub for coffee cultivation, intertwining agriculture with the socio-political fabric of the time. In "Gold, Sport, and Coffee Planting in Mysore," Robert H. Elliot shares his 38 years of firsthand experiences as a planter, revealing the complexities of coffee planting in Coorg and the dynamics of the Mysore representative assembly. This document delves into the intricacies of caste and the Indian silver question, offering a unique perspective on the evolving Indian congress. Ideal for historians and civic activists, this work serves as a crucial resource for understanding the interplay of economic development and social change in colonial India. Discover the rich tapestry of Mysore's history through Elliot’s insightful narrative.