""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...