Irrigated India: An Australian View of India and Ceylon, Their Irrigation and Agriculture (1893)

""Irrigated India: An Australian View of India and Ceylon, Their Irrigation and Agriculture"" is a book written by Alfred Deakin in 1893. Deakin was an Australian politician and writer who had a keen interest in irrigation and agriculture. The book provides a detailed account of the irrigation systems and agricultural practices in India and Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) during the late 19th century.Deakin's observations are based on his travels to India and Ceylon, where he studied the irrigation systems and agricultural practices in various regions. He provides a comprehensive analysis of the various irrigation methods in use, including canals, wells, and tanks. He also examines the impact of irrigation on agriculture, such as the cultivation of rice, wheat, and other crops.The book also explores the social and economic implications of irrigation and agriculture in India and Ceylon. Deakin examines the role of the British colonial government in promoting irrigation and agricultural development, as well as the impact of these policies on local communities.Overall, ""Irrigated India"" provides a unique perspective on the irrigation and agricultural practices of India and Ceylon during the late 19th century, and sheds light on the social and economic conditions of these regions during the colonial period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.