Ceylon and China

""Ceylon and China"" is a book written by Thomas De Quincey, which explores the author's experiences and observations during his travels to Sri Lanka (formerly known as Ceylon) and China. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part detailing his time in Sri Lanka and the second part discussing his experiences in China.In the first part of the book, De Quincey recounts his journey to Ceylon, including his encounters with the native people and his observations of the island's natural beauty. He also discusses the history and culture of the island, including its Buddhist traditions and the impact of colonialism.The second part of the book focuses on De Quincey's travels to China, where he describes the country's landscape, architecture, and customs. He also provides insights into Chinese philosophy and religion, including Taoism and Confucianism. De Quincey's experiences in China also include encounters with notable figures such as the Chinese Emperor and the British Ambassador to China.Overall, ""Ceylon and China"" is a travelogue that provides readers with a glimpse into the cultures and histories of two fascinating countries. De Quincey's vivid descriptions and thoughtful reflections make this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of Sri Lanka and China.But, secondly, as to Ceylon being the local representative of Paradise, we may say, as the courteous Frenchman did to Dr. Moore upon the Doctor's apologetically remarking of a word which he had used, that he feared it was not good French - ' Non, Monsieur, il ne l'est pas; mais il m�����rite bien de l'������tre.' Certainly, if Ceylon was not, at least it ought to have been, Paradise; for at this day there is no place on earth which better supports the paradisiacal character.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.