First published in 2010, Maritime Heritage of Southern Peninsular India is a comprehensive exploration of the maritime traditions of the Indian Peninsula, South of 14°N. The book examines the region's enduring cultural connection to the sea since the historic period, delving into maritime skills, techniques, tools, sea voyages, and adventures. It also highlights the deep ties between coastal communities and the sea, reflected in their culture, folklore, daily life, festivals, and sea deities. Based on extensive fieldwork and archival research, this work is an essential resource for scholars of Indian maritime history, history of Indian navigation, historical geography, geography and South Asian studies.
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Maritime Heritage of Southern Peninsular India
Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Original Title Page
- Original Copyright Page
- About Maritime History Society
- Foreword
- Author’s Preface
- Table of Contents
- 1. Southern Peninsular India
- 2. Maritime Heritage of Tamilaham
- 3. Physical Environment
- 4. Coasts And Seas Around
- 5. Sea-Influences of The Neidal
- 6. Ancient Ports of Tamilaham
- 7. Ancient Maritime Trade And Hinterland Linkages
- 8. Medieval Ports 5th to 15th Centuries A.D.
- 9. Medieval Sea Trade
- 10. Merchant Guilds
- 11. Ports of Colonial Period
- 12. Modern Major Ports
- 13. Sea-Trade Since Colonial Times
- 14. Kattumarams, Dug-Outs And Outrigger Boats
- 15. Boat Forms of Kerala Coast
- 16. Boats of Tamil Nadu Coast
- 17. Southern Navies
- 18. Piracy In South Indian Waters
- 19. Wisdom of the Sea and the Sky of the Seamen
- 20. Celestial Navigation
- 21. Stars for Port Location Fix
- 22. Sea-Ventures of South Indian Seamen
- 23. Early And Medieval Sea Routes
- 24. Navigaion Hazards And Traditional Landmarks
- 25. Modern Navigatio Landmarks
- 26. Pre-Admiralty Marine Charts
- 27. Marine Resources
- 28. Traditional Sea Manuals
- 29. Folk Lores, Songs And Ballads
- 30. Deities, Beliefs, Faith And Medicine
- 31. Retrospect And Prospect
- Index
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