Nuwara Eliya And Adam's Peak (1895)

By Henry William Cave

Book Overview

Nuwara Eliya and Adam's Peak is a travelogue written by Henry William Cave and first published in 1895. The book provides a detailed account of Cave's journey to Sri Lanka, particularly to the town of Nuwara Eliya and the sacred mountain of Adam's Peak. Cave describes the natural beauty of Nuwara Eliya, including its lush green hills, cascading waterfalls, and picturesque tea plantations. He also provides insights into the local culture and customs of the people living in the area. The second part of the book focuses on Cave's pilgrimage to Adam's Peak, a mountain revered by Buddhists, Hindus, Muslims, and Christians alike. Cave describes the arduous climb to the summit and the breathtaking views from the top. He also delves into the religious significance of the mountain and the legends associated with it. Overall, Nuwara Eliya and Adam's Peak provides a fascinating glimpse into the natural beauty and cultural richness of Sri Lanka, as seen through the eyes of a 19th-century traveler.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: 1166974928
• ISBN13: 9781166974923
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 1.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.3" x 11.0"