""The Land of the Permauls: Or Cochin, Its Past and Its Present"" is a historical and cultural account of the Indian city of Cochin, written by Francis Day and originally published in 1863. The book provides a detailed exploration of the city's past, including its early history, the arrival of the Portuguese, and the subsequent Dutch and British occupations. Day also delves into the cultural and religious traditions of Cochin, including its diverse population of Hindus, Muslims, and Christians. The book is filled with fascinating anecdotes and observations about daily life in Cochin, as well as descriptions of its architecture, cuisine, and natural beauty. Overall, ""The Land of the Permauls"" offers a rich and engaging portrait of one of India's most vibrant and unique cities.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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