Kerala A Journey in Time: Kingdom Of Cochin & Thekamkoor Rajyam; People Places and Potpourri (Part-II)

The book is a compilation of history more from the social perspective over the years written without any ideological baggage or political agenda for anyone who is interested in the history of Cochin and Central Kerala and its evolution. The book also briefly covers the geography of Kerala, literature, customs, culture, and religion. Kerala’s culture is a composite and cosmopolitan culture to which several people and races have made their significant contributions. In fact, the secret of the vitality and strength of the culture lies upon its composite culture.

It was not just spices, but also a whole lot of natural commodities such as medicinal herbs, grains, wood and leather which made this land so precious to the west. The history of ancient Roman trade with Kerala; before Christ [b.c] and after [a.d] was referenced when Pliny famously remarked upon the drain of gold from Rome in 79 C.E., and large quantities of Roman coins were found during excavations in southern India.

George was born to a large estate owning family in the 1960s when plantation was the main trade. He says that while he grew up in comfort. the life in the world of estates changed giving way to well-educated and diversified entrepreneurs from plantations in south India.

He stated Tourism in Plantation Bungalows fascinated by architecture and the stories of the pioneers with his first book souvenirs from the past, Compiled a Coffee table Book, The Path to the hills - history of plantation upon western Ghats. Simultaneously in 2005 he could network plantation tourism to the global tourism services.

All along the journey, George had his passion for exploring the lives of colonials and Indians who were enterprising and compassionate. The Mission work of early missionaries caught his attention, as his native place was one of the early mission stations in Kerala. He brought out the title The Lanterns On The Lanes in 2020 October which was a compilation on history, culture and religion. This was followed by Kerala A Journey in Time which was a series on the social history of Malabar, Kochi Thekkumkoor and Travancore. He then wrote Tamilnadu A Journey in Time.

He lives in Mundakayam near Periyar Travancore, Kerala, with his wife Anju, daughter Rose and son Abraham.

He is a compiler favored by many Indian tour companies as a story teller and friend for ex-planter's descendants to trace the roots in India.

The book is a compilation of history more from the social perspective over the years written without any ideological baggage or Political agenda. For anyone who is interested in the history of Cochin and Central Kerala and its evolution. The book also covers briefly the geography of Kerala, literature, customs, culture, religion Our land is home to contradictions. Kerala Culture is a composite and cosmopolitan culture to which several people and races have made their significant contributions. In fact, the secret of the vitality and strength of the culture lies upon its composite Culture.

It has been said that the more you know about the past the better prepared you are to deal with the future. That is where history steps in-it helps to make sense of the present so that we are able to chart the road ahead.

We pay our tributes and perpertuate tall men and women of our land and across the world, as universal citizens who stood up for humankind as their words, deeds creativity and sacrifices are timeless. It can be a celebration with introspection.

"A fabled dream Kerala is a home to multiple ideologies molded from varied cultures; this is a State whose people enjoy the task of attending to both sides of the coin. Communism has thrived here as has deep religiosity. Performing arts have found an audience, as much as satire has become a way of life. But when seen through the lens of history, the land and its people stand out for a willingness to receive with open arms any new culture, idea or race that ever came with a hope of pitching a tent here forever." In my humble compilation, you will find a galaxy of explorers, who was destined to visit our land, and become part of our Culture and profoundly influence our way of lives till today, lay an impact on her fortunes and misfortunes.

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