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Robert Percival

An Account of the Island of Ceylon - Containing its History, Geography, Natural History, with Manners and Customs of its various Inhabitants

English · Paperback / Softback

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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.

Product details

Authors	Robert Percival
Publisher	Salzwasser-Verlag

Languages	English
Product format	Paperback / Softback
Released	31.01.2011

EAN	9783861954606
ISBN	978-3-86195-460-6
No. of pages	420
Dimensions	148 mm x 29 mm x 210 mm
Weight	616 g
Illustrations	w. map and charts
Subject	Travel > Travelogues, traveller's tales > Asia

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