The book 'Kannadake Belakitta Pashchimada Hanategalu' by T.K. Gangadhara Pattara highlights the contributions of 16 Western scholars and British officers to the Kannada language and history. It features icons like Ferdinand Kittel, who created the first Kannada-English dictionary, and Walter Elliot, who advocated for Kannada schools. Published by Saviganga Prakashana, the book provides historical insights into the work of these individuals in regions like Ballari and Dharwad. https://www.prajavani.net/art-culture/book-review/western-scholars-contribution-to-kannada-literature-4086719 #creator program