About the Book :

This Gazetteer presents all important information about the land and people of the district of Puri. Describing its physical features, it gives detailed of its history, public health, agriculture, flora and fauna, natural calamities, rents, wages and prices, occupations, means of communication, land revenue system, administration, education, and local self-government. The religious practices prevalent in Puri, with special emphasis on the worship of Lord Jagannath have also been highlighted.

About Author :

Lewis Sidney Steward O' Malley I.C.S. was educated at Edward School, Normich and graduated from Hertford College, Oxford. He was appointed in 1897. He arrived in India on 7th Dec 1898 and Served in Bengal as Assistant Magistrate and Collector. He later joined as Under Secretary to Govt. General and Revenue Department, in July 1903.