This comprehensive guide to the Salem district of India was written in the 19th century, and provides a wealth of information about the region and its people. It includes descriptions of the geography and climate, as well as information about the history, culture, and economy of the area. It is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of India. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.