Outlines Of Ceylon History Classic Reprint

Excerpt from Outlines of Ceylon History T an interview accorded by H. E. Sir Henry Blake on 2ud July, 1906, to a deputation Of the Ceylon Social Reform Society, on the question of the teaching of Ceylon History in the local schools being raised, the objection was taken by the Acting Director of Public Instruction that there was no suitable school history available; and he held outa promise to do all he could to further the study Of the subject as soon as such a book was brought into existence. I have accordingly devoted almost all my leisure to the produc tion Of such a work, as I believe will not only be of use in the schools, but will also interest the general reader; and I Shall consider my labour well rewarded if it would but assist the youth Of the country to acquire some knowledge of their past. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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Excerpt from Old Ceylon: Sketches of Ceylon Life in the Olden Time The abode of this old patriarch would have furnished a study for a lover of the antique. Everything seemed in keeping with his long white beard. The doors and windows, the couches and three-legged table, all were hoary with years. Even the atmosphere had a musty smell about it, as though it had been keeping him company ever since he was a. Little boy. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Eleven Years in Ceylon, Vol. 1 of 2: Comprising Sketches of the Field Sports and Natural History of That Colony, and an Account of Its History and Antiquities Patience! and ye shall hear what he beheld In other lands, where he was doom'd to go: Lands that contain the monuments of Eld. - Byron. Great Importance of the Island - Its Population numerous and comparatively civilized at an early period. - Possesses a continued History for Twenty-three Centuries. - Liberal Policy of Great Britain to the Cingalese; consequent Prosperity of the Island. - Compared with the Continent of India. - Prospects of Christianity. - My first Acquaintance with Cingalese History, and Determination to examine the Antiquities of the Island. The beautiful scenery of Ceylon, its mild climate, rich vegetation, and some of its valuable natural productions, have already been made known to the British public. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.