Old Ceylon

Sketches Of Ceylon Life In The Olden Time (1878)

von John Capper

220 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Old Ceylon: Sketches of Ceylon Life in the Olden Time is a historical book written by John Capper in 1878. The book is a collection of sketches that describe the life and culture of Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) during the 19th century. The author, who was a British colonial administrator, provides a unique perspective on the island's history, people, and customs. The book covers a range of topics, including the island's geography, flora and fauna, the social and economic conditions of the people, and the impact of British colonialism on the island. The author also describes the religious practices of the island's inhabitants, including Buddhism and Hinduism. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of Sri Lanka, and provides a fascinating insight into the island's past.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.

• Themen: Geschichte und Archäologie Geschichte Amerikanische Geschichte
• ISBN: 9781437080308
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 01.10.2008
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC