An Account of the Island of Ceylon Contributor(s): Percival, Robert (Author) |
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ISBN: 3861954605 ISBN-13: 9783861954606 Publisher: Salzwasser-Verlag Gmbh
Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: January 2011 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Travel | Asia - General - History |
Physical Information: 1.01" H x 5.83" W x 8.27" L (1.29 lbs) 452 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - Asian |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: The tropical island Ceylon, today called Sri Lanka, had been travelled by Robert Percival in 1803. In this time the island was colonized by Britain, the Netherlands, Malaysia and Portugal. Percival accomplished with his book a very special account of a journey. He does not only describe the flora and fauna, he also dedicated a capture to the policy of Ceylon in his time. Originally released in 1803. |
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