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Ceylon; an Account of the Island Physical, Historical, and Topographical with Notices of Its Natural History, Antiquities and Productions, Volume 1

This comprehensive study explores the island's geology, climate, natural history, and ancient civilizations.

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"Ceylon; an Account of the Island Physical, Historical, and" by James Emerson Tennent is a two-volume encyclopedic work published in 1859. This comprehensive study explores the island's geology, climate, natural history, and ancient civilizations. Drawing on research from numerous collaborators including naturalists, botanists, and scholars, Tennent examines everything from elephants and flora to Buddhist monuments and ruined cities. The work challenged prevailing assumptions about Ceylon's relationship to mainland India, combining physical geography with historical chronicles to create an ambitious portrait of this remarkable island.

Format: EPUB
Language: English
Length: 910 pages
Published: 1 January 1859