Malabar Series Wynad Its Peoples And Traditions

The author feels that the Wynad has always interested him. The inhabitants of the plains have no idea of several races that have settled in Wynad and of the legends relating to shrines and other places of interest in this taluk. It stands unique in its political history. This was the only taluk in Malabar which never bowed its neck to the Mysore yoke and which defied the British power until its ruler fell, fighting against the troops of the East India Company. This ruler was the Kerala Varma Raja of Pazhassi Kovilagam (Pazhassi palace) of Kottayam dynasty and his history is practically the political history of Wynad from 1786 to 30th November, 1805. The most valuable portion of this book is an anthropological study of the tribals and a good summary of the various nontribal communities of it. The book is the product of extensive study of these places. The subject of the book is good and interesting. There is no statement in the book to which exception may justly be taken. The author has preserved the fine illustrations from oblivion. Though it is a rare one, it may be recognized even by those who dissent from the author?s views.