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OverviewThis book is a detailed account of the writer's stay on the Ceylon Island, a colony of the British at that time, while he was posted there. This volume comprises the history of Ceylon and Britain’s conquest of the Island. Interesting accounts are to be found, comprising of rogue elephants, shikars, the different species of crows found in the Island, a description of jungle fowls, pigeon shooting, a journey to Adam’s Peak, and the accounts of ancient temples at Kelaniya, the ancient city of Kurunegala and Anuradhapura. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jonathan ForbesPublisher: Manohar Publishers and Distributors Imprint: Manohar Publishers and Distributors Dimensions: Width: 16.00cm , Height: 4.00cm , Length: 24.00cm ISBN: 9789391928261ISBN 10: 9391928269 Pages: 440 Publication Date: 22 August 2024 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationJonathan Forbes was a Major in the 78th Highlanders of the British Army. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |