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History Of Ceylon
Presented By Captain John Ribeyro To The King Of Portugal, In 1685 (1847)
John Ribeyro
Livre broché | Anglais
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""History of Ceylon: Presented by Captain John Ribeyro to the King of Portugal, in 1685"" is a historical account of the island of Ceylon (now known as Sri Lanka) written by Captain John Ribeyro. The book was originally presented to the King of Portugal in 1685 and was later published in 1847. The book provides a detailed account of the island's history, including its early inhabitants, the arrival of the Portuguese in the 16th century, and the subsequent colonization by the Dutch and British. Ribeyro also describes the island's geography, flora and fauna, and the customs and traditions of its people.The book is written in a narrative style, with Ribeyro using his own experiences and observations to provide a vivid picture of life in Ceylon during the 17th century. He also includes details of the political and economic situation on the island, including the impact of European colonization on the local population.Overall, ""History of Ceylon: Presented by Captain John Ribeyro to the King of Portugal, in 1685"" is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the island's rich and complex past.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some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.
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- Auteur(s) :
- Editeur:
Contenu
- Nombre de pages :
- 294
- Langue:
- Anglais
Caractéristiques
- EAN:
- 9781165604975
- Date de parution :
- 10-09-10
- Format:
- Livre broché
- Format numérique:
- Trade paperback (VS)
- Dimensions :
- 152 mm x 229 mm
- Poids :
- 394 g
