Palms And Pearls: Or Scenes In Ceylon (1892)

By Alan Walters

Book Overview

Palms and Pearls: Or Scenes in Ceylon is a travelogue written by Alan Walters and published in 1892. The book provides a detailed account of the author's experiences and observations during his travels in Ceylon (now known as Sri Lanka) in the late 19th century. Walters describes the natural beauty of the island, its flora and fauna, and the customs and traditions of its people. He also provides insights into the political and social conditions of the time, including the impact of British colonial rule on the island. The book is illustrated with numerous photographs and sketches, which add to the vividness of the author's descriptions. Overall, Palms and Pearls is a fascinating glimpse into Ceylon during a period of significant change and transformation.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: 1104361086
• ISBN13: 9781104361082
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 332 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"