The Land of the Perumals: Or Cochin, Its Past and Its Present

The Land of the Perumals Or Cochin, Its Past and Its Present by Francis Day is a historical and ethnographic study of the Cochin region in Kerala, India. A British surgeon and naturalist, Day combines observations on local history, society, religion, and governance with colonial perspectives. The book explores the legacy of the Perumal kings, the influence of foreign powers, and the region’s transformation under British rule. It remains a valuable resource on 19th-century South Indian culture and colonial interpretations.