Varthamanappusthakam is a book that talks about the history of Kerala, which is a state in India. The book was written a really long time ago, in the year 1774.
Think of it like a storybook that tells you all about your family history. But instead of your family, it's about the history of the people who lived in Kerala a really long time ago.
The book is written in a language called Malayalam, which is the language that people speak in Kerala. It has lots of pictures and drawings to help you understand what things looked like a long time ago in Kerala.
Overall, the book teaches you about the culture, traditions, and people who lived in Kerala a long time ago so you can learn more about your history and where you came from.