Old Ceylon: Sketches Of Ceylon Life In The Olden Time (1878)
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ISBN10: 1437209815
ISBN13: 9781437209815
Publisher: Indypublish.Com
Published: Oct 27 2008
Pages: 220
Weight: 1.09
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781437209815
Publisher: Indypublish.Com
Published: Oct 27 2008
Pages: 220
Weight: 1.09
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Old Ceylon: Sketches Of Ceylon Life In The Olden Time is a book written by John Capper and published in 1878. The book provides a detailed and vivid description of life in Ceylon during the olden times. Ceylon, which is now known as Sri Lanka, was a British colony at the time of the book's publication, and the author was a British civil servant who had lived and worked in Ceylon for many years.The book is divided into chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of life in old Ceylon. The chapters cover topics such as the geography of the island, the people and their customs, the flora and fauna, the history of the island, and the various religions and cultures that coexisted on the island.The author's writing style is descriptive and engaging, and he uses vivid imagery to transport the reader back in time to the olden days of Ceylon. He also provides a wealth of historical and cultural information, making the book a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Sri Lanka.Overall, Old Ceylon: Sketches Of Ceylon Life In The Olden Time is a fascinating and informative book that provides a unique glimpse into the past of one of the world's most beautiful and culturally rich countries.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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