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Ceylon and the Portuguese
The history of the Portuguese in Ceylon is not just of regional significance; it illustrates a defining period in the early days of European expansion in the East. After 153 years of colonisation of C..
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The Lost Cities of Ceylon
An essential historical document on Asian history and culture, this volume is part of the series Primary Sources: Historical Books of the World (Asia and Far East Collection). Its contents are drawn f..
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The Mahavamsa or The Great Chronicle of Ceylon
The Mahavamsa ("Great Chronicle"), composed in the Pali language during the 5th century CE, is an epic poem about the ancient Kings of Sri Lanka. From the arrival of Prince Vijaya from India in 543 BC..
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The Ruined Cities of Ceylon
The stunning relics of an ancient civilization s buildings and artefacts are what this book is all about. The book begins with a historical account of the locations before examining each location usin..
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Einstein and the Universe
To help the typical reader get a handle on Einstein s idea, Nordmann has used language that is accessible and easy to understand. He has not attempted to cover the complete field to which Einstein s i..
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Natural History of the Mammalia of India and Ceylon
The scientific zoologist s need to use technical vocabulary and scholarly anatomical treatises risks alienating rather than enlightening the general public. The fact that Dr. Jerdon s book is the only..
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An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge
Ambrose Bierce's short story An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge was first published in Tales of Soldiers and Civilians in 1891. The collection was later expanded and retitled In the Midst of Life in 18..
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Ceylon in 1883
The Leading Crown Colony of the British Empire; with an Account of the Progress Made Since 1803 Under Successive British Governors..
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Manual of the Nuwara Eliya District of the Central Province, Ceylon
Written in 1893 by C. J. R. Le Mesurier, this book contains many descriptions of the natural beauty and other details of Nuwara Eliya district in the Central Province of Ceylon...
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Monograph of the Batticaloa District of the Eastern Province, Ceylon
Written in 1921 by S. O. Canagaratnam, this book contains many descriptions of the natural beauty and other details of Batticaloa District district in the Eastern Province of Ceylon...
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Manual of the Province of Uva
Written in 1893 by Herbert White, this book contains many descriptions of the natural beauty and other details of Uva Province of Ceylon...
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Ancient Inscriptions in Ceylon
This book, written by Edward Müller in 1893, contains the content of ancient inscriptions in Sri Lanka...
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Memoir of the Life and Character of Rev. Samuel Hopkins, D. D.
Former pastor of the first congregational church with an appendix in Newport, Rhode Island...
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Ceylon and the Cingalese
By Sirr, Henry Charles, (1807–1872), Ceylon History, Government, and Religion, the Antiquities, Institutions, Produce, Revenue, and Capabilities of the Island has anecdotes that highlight the manners ..
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