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From Adam's Peak To Elephanta: Sketches In Ceylon And India (1892)

From Adam's Peak To Elephanta: Sketches In Ceylon And India (1892)

Carpenter, Edward

Paperback

Fiction AnthologiesIndia & South AsiaIndian & South Asian History

ISBN10: 1164652990
ISBN13: 9781164652991
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 378
Weight: 1.11
Height: 0.78 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
From Adam's Peak to Elephanta: Sketches in Ceylon and India is a book written by Edward Carpenter and published in 1892. The book is a collection of sketches and observations made by Carpenter during his travels in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) and India. The author provides a vivid description of the people, places, and cultures he encountered during his journey. Carpenter's writing style is poetic and evocative, giving readers a sense of the beauty and complexity of the landscapes and societies he encountered. The book covers a wide range of topics, including Buddhism, Hinduism, colonialism, and social inequality. Carpenter's insights and observations offer a unique perspective on the history and culture of these two countries, making this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in the region's past and present. Overall, From Adam's Peak to Elephanta is a thought-provoking and engaging travelogue that captures the spirit of Ceylon and India in the late 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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