India in Maps

The visual method of conveying the essential facts about a country is often more effective than the descriptive one. The forty maps that make up INDIA IN MAPS represent many facets of Indian life. Beginning with the physical, features of the land, the political, economic, scientific, and cultural aspects of modern India have been portrayed on the basis of facts and figures obtained from official and non-official. sources. This- is not to say that the story is by any means complete. On the contrary, we have been only too conscious of the paucity of material at our disposal. But in the transitional condition of the country, this was unavoidable. We have, however, taken the view that instead' of waiting indefinitely for ideal conditions in which to undertake a volume of this kind, it would be better to make a beginning with the available material. "Half a loaf is better than no bread" was in this instance a wise motto. It is hoped that, in judging the present publication, the reader will bear our difficulties in mind.