Indika: The country and the people of India and Ceylon

Indika: The Country and the People of India and Ceylon by John F. Hurst offers a comprehensive overview of the Indian subcontinent and Sri Lanka during the late 19th century. Drawing from travel observations, historical accounts, and cultural studies, Hurst explores the geography, religions, social customs, and colonial dynamics of the region. The book serves as both a travelogue and a sociocultural study, reflecting Western perspectives of the time and providing contemporary readers with historical insights into South Asia.