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History of Ceylon... Vol.1
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Ceylon, Vol. 1 of 2
Author: Horatio John Suckling
Publisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780365484516
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 442
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Excerpt from Ceylon, Vol. 1 of 2: A General Description of the Island, Historical, Physical, Statistical; Containing the Most Recent Information Some years ago there was a figure of a cock sculptured on a building in Galle, the work of either the Portuguese or Dutch. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Publisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780365484516
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 442
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Excerpt from Ceylon, Vol. 1 of 2: A General Description of the Island, Historical, Physical, Statistical; Containing the Most Recent Information Some years ago there was a figure of a cock sculptured on a building in Galle, the work of either the Portuguese or Dutch. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
A Hand-book to the Flora of Ceylon: Ranunculaceæ-Anacardiaceæ. With plates I-XXV
Author: Henry Trimen
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Category : Botany
Languages : en
Pages : 352
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Pages : 352
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Ceylon ; An Account of the Island. . ., Vol. 1 of 2
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Eleven Years in Ceylon, Vol. 1 of 2
Author: Jonathan Forbes
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ISBN: 9781331895787
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 442
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Excerpt from Eleven Years in Ceylon, Vol. 1 of 2: Comprising Sketches of the Field Sports and Natural History of That Colony, and an Account of Its History and Antiquities Patience! and ye shall hear what he beheld In other lands, where he was doom'd to go: Lands that contain the monuments of Eld. - Byron. Great Importance of the Island - Its Population numerous and comparatively civilized at an early period. - Possesses a continued History for Twenty-three Centuries. - Liberal Policy of Great Britain to the Cingalese; consequent Prosperity of the Island. - Compared with the Continent of India. - Prospects of Christianity. - My first Acquaintance with Cingalese History, and Determination to examine the Antiquities of the Island. The beautiful scenery of Ceylon, its mild climate, rich vegetation, and some of its valuable natural productions, have already been made known to the British public. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 442
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Excerpt from Eleven Years in Ceylon, Vol. 1 of 2: Comprising Sketches of the Field Sports and Natural History of That Colony, and an Account of Its History and Antiquities Patience! and ye shall hear what he beheld In other lands, where he was doom'd to go: Lands that contain the monuments of Eld. - Byron. Great Importance of the Island - Its Population numerous and comparatively civilized at an early period. - Possesses a continued History for Twenty-three Centuries. - Liberal Policy of Great Britain to the Cingalese; consequent Prosperity of the Island. - Compared with the Continent of India. - Prospects of Christianity. - My first Acquaintance with Cingalese History, and Determination to examine the Antiquities of the Island. The beautiful scenery of Ceylon, its mild climate, rich vegetation, and some of its valuable natural productions, have already been made known to the British public. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Ceylon
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The Dutch in Ceylon
Author: Richard Gerald Anthonisz
Publisher: Asian Educational Services
ISBN: 9788120618459
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 244
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The book, in the words of the author, is his attempt to fulfill a long felt want of a complete, yet concise, account of the Dutch occupation of Ceylon 1640 to 1796. It is essentially a history of the Dutch people who came to the island, among which are included Joris van Spilbergan, Sebald de Weerd, Coster, Boreel, Francois Caron Maatzuyketo, Thysz, Kittensteyn, Van der Meiden, Hulft, etc. Through out the book valuable information is given about the political conditions and about the Dutch interactions with the Singhalese. Details of treaties and skirmishes are provided. The Dutch engagements with the Portuguese are also noticed. The book has a map of Ceylon and 12 other illustrations that portray key fingers and events.The book is a reprint of the 1929 edition.
Publisher: Asian Educational Services
ISBN: 9788120618459
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 244
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The book, in the words of the author, is his attempt to fulfill a long felt want of a complete, yet concise, account of the Dutch occupation of Ceylon 1640 to 1796. It is essentially a history of the Dutch people who came to the island, among which are included Joris van Spilbergan, Sebald de Weerd, Coster, Boreel, Francois Caron Maatzuyketo, Thysz, Kittensteyn, Van der Meiden, Hulft, etc. Through out the book valuable information is given about the political conditions and about the Dutch interactions with the Singhalese. Details of treaties and skirmishes are provided. The Dutch engagements with the Portuguese are also noticed. The book has a map of Ceylon and 12 other illustrations that portray key fingers and events.The book is a reprint of the 1929 edition.
Two Happy Years in Ceylon, Vol. 1 of 2 (Classic Reprint)
Author: C. F. Gordon Cumming
Publisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780428776572
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 492
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Excerpt from Two Happy Years in Ceylon, Vol. 1 of 2 What can be the reason that writers on Ceylon seem impelled to describe their book as a term of years? About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Publisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780428776572
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 492
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Excerpt from Two Happy Years in Ceylon, Vol. 1 of 2 What can be the reason that writers on Ceylon seem impelled to describe their book as a term of years? About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Ceylon Review, Vol.1, No.2
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A Revised Handbook to the Flora of Ceylon - Volume 10
Author: M. D. Dassanayake
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1351469525
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 438
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This reference work on the flora of Ceylon describes every plant family, including: araliaceae; caricacae; dilleniaceae; fabaceae; loganiaceae; oleaceae; plataginaceae; portulacaceae; rhamnaceae; theaceae; tiliaceae; and violoaceae.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1351469525
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 438
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This reference work on the flora of Ceylon describes every plant family, including: araliaceae; caricacae; dilleniaceae; fabaceae; loganiaceae; oleaceae; plataginaceae; portulacaceae; rhamnaceae; theaceae; tiliaceae; and violoaceae.