Project Gutenberg 2004-09-28 Public domain in the USA. 1357 Tennent, James Emerson, Sir 1804 1869 Tennent, J. Emerson (James Emerson), Sir Emerson, James Ceylon; an Account of the Island Physical, Historical, and Topographical with Notices of Its Natural History, Antiquities and Productions, Volume 1 Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ceylon,_Physical,_Historical_and_Topographical E-text prepared by Carnegie Mellon University, Juliet Sutherland, Leonard Johnson, "Ceylon; an Account of the Island Physical, Historical, and Topographical" by Sir James Emerson Tennent is a comprehensive historical account written during the mid-19th century. This work dives into various aspects of Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), covering its physical geography, history, natural history, and cultural significance. The book aims to provide a well-rounded exploration of the island's allure through its geography, fauna, religion, and more. The beginning of this extensive account introduces the island of Ceylon, highlighting its enchanting landscapes and abundant natural resources. It paints a vivid picture of the country's physical beauty, noting its rich vegetation and topographical variety. Tennent discusses the historical perspectives from various cultures, including the Hindus and ancient Greeks, regarding the island's geographical significance and its reputation as a place of wonder and abundance. Furthermore, Tennent hints at the socio-economic evolution of Ceylon through the ages, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of its geology, climate, and the intricate relationship of its inhabitants with the land as the account unfolds in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 57.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Sri Lanka Natural history -- Sri Lanka DS Text Category: Travel Writing Category: History - Other Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals Category: Environmental Issues Category: Archaeology & Anthropology 1873378 2025-08-06T05:57:03.242292 text/html 1959767 2024-10-28T20:30:33 text/html 2463039 2025-08-06T05:57:37.224145 application/epub+zip 2480427 2025-08-06T05:57:09.352254 application/epub+zip 762085 2025-08-06T05:57:06.652276 application/epub+zip 3238146 2025-08-06T05:57:55.837522 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 3039302 2025-08-06T05:57:33.637138 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1189741 2022-09-07T02:48:24.719545 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1576427 2025-08-06T05:56:57.530362 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1556476 2024-10-28T20:30:33 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17540 2025-08-06T05:57:56.088520 application/rdf+xml 23034 2025-08-06T05:57:07.361279 image/jpeg 4664 2025-08-06T05:57:07.009274 image/jpeg 2355102 2025-08-06T05:57:03.469296 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia