Abstract
reports of previous observers no certain inference can be drawn. The uplift of a folk so few and feeble is not easy; Muslim, Hindu, and Christian philanthropists have tried and failed, the Governments of Madras and Cochin have now taken up the task. It is no light matter for a Nayadi to break with his kinsmen and ancestors and brave the snubs of labourers of slightly higher status. Moreover, as a source of livelihood begging is less precarious than work. Dr. Aiyappan's plates are well chosen and facing each is printed a descriptive note. His English is easy reading, and in every way this monograph does credit to him, to the Museum Bulletins and the Madras Government. There are a few slips. An ear-ring can hardly be 21 inches in diameter (p. 89). Welsh's 'Military reminiscences' was published in 1830, not 1730 (p. 10). The western equivalents of certain Malabar month names are wrong (PP. 54, 7i). F. J. R.
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