Contents ix 



CHAPTER x 



OOTACAMUND AND ANGLO-INDIAN LIFE 



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From Delhi to Ootacamund The Nilgiri Hills Tropical Vegeta- 

 tion The Todas Anglo-Indian Life Reasons why Natives 

 so Impoverished though India Itself Wealthy Country . . 323 



CHAPTER XI 



FROM AN ELEPHANT KHEDDER TO A CROCODILE TANK 



In Camp Again An Elephant Khedder A Memorable Night 

 The Elephants Pass the Rubicon Guests of the Rajah of 

 Mysore Seringapatam Tippoo's Summer-house The 

 Cholera Bungalow Guindy Crocodiles A Horrible Expe- 

 rienceThe Priest and the Crocodile Crocodile Tank at 

 Kurachie Native Letters . 353 



CHAPTER XII 



IMPRESSIONS OF TRAVEL 



Home Reminiscences The Imperishable Legacy The East no 

 More Advantages and Disadvantages of Travel Honour to 

 those who Stay at Home 393 



