Ceylon V1: An Account Of The Island, Physical, Historical, And Topographical (1860)

By James Emerson Tennent and J. Emerson Tennent

Book Overview

Ceylon V1: An Account Of The Island, Physical, Historical, And Topographical is a book written by James Emerson Tennent in 1860. The book provides a comprehensive description of the island of Ceylon (now known as Sri Lanka) in terms of its physical, historical, and topographical aspects. The author delves into the island's geography, climate, flora, and fauna, as well as its history, culture, and society. The book also includes detailed accounts of the island's cities, towns, and villages, as well as its natural landmarks such as mountains, rivers, and lakes. The author draws on his own experiences and observations, as well as on historical and scientific sources, to provide a rich and detailed portrait of Ceylon. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history, culture, and geography of Sri Lanka.With Notices Of Its Natural History, Antiquities And Productions.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164207628
• ISBN13: 9781164207627
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 718 Pages
• Weight: 2.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"