 About the Book: Nestled in the picturesque hills of the Western ghats of India, Coorg is home to a unique community of people. In this book, C.P. Belliappa takes a humorous look at life and living in Coorg. This compilation of historical anecdotes, folklore and stories of denizens of the forest and farmyard friends allows the reader to discover Coorg through the eyes of one of its most informed members. |
Nuggets from Coorg History encapsulates the history of Kodagu from 1600 to 1956 in twenty engaging stories. The prominent community of this landlocked province of coffee and cinnamon—the Kodavas, or the Coorgs though fiercely independent and of warrior class, never actually ruled their land. The were fractious which made them an easy target for foreign domination. Kodavas, now a progressive community, were unlettered until the British introduced education in 1834. Hence theirs is mainly an oral history passed down over generations. In this book Belliappa brings to life the dramatis personae who influenced and shaped the destiny of Coorg. |
C..P. Belliappa was born in Coorg (Karnataka) and belongs to the prominent Chepudira
family. Trained as a Chemical Engineer, he went on to earn his Masters
Degree from Stevens Institute of Technology, USA. After pursuing a career
in engineering, he returned to Coorg in early 1990. As a full time planter
on his coffee estate, he is also actively involved in promoting technical
education in the area. He is a regular contributor to newspapers, magazines and websites.