Ceylon

Ceylon: Past and Present is a historical book written by George Barrow in 1857. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the island of Ceylon, now known as Sri Lanka, from its ancient history to the contemporary times of the author. The book covers various aspects of the island's history, including its early inhabitants, the arrival of Buddhism, the Portuguese and Dutch colonial periods, and the British occupation. The author also describes the island's geography, flora, fauna, and the customs and traditions of its people. The book contains detailed descriptions of the island's major cities, including Colombo, Kandy, and Galle, as well as its natural wonders, such as the Sigiriya Rock Fortress and the Adam's Peak. The author also includes his personal experiences and observations during his travels throughout the island. Overall, Ceylon: Past and Present is an informative and fascinating account of the history and culture of Sri Lanka, written by a keen observer and traveler.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.