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Title:
Narrative of the Operations of a Detachment in an Expedition to Candy, in the Island of Ceylon, in the Year 1804
With Some Observations on the Previous Campaign, and on the Nature of Candian Warfare, etc., etc., etc.
Credits: E-text prepared by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
Summary: "Narrative of the Operations of a Detachment in an Expedition to Candy" by Major Johnston is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book recounts a military expedition led by the author against the kingdom of Candy in Ceylon in 1804, exploring the unique challenges posed by the local terrain and the nature of Candian warfare. Johnston's experiences shed light on the British military's struggles and strategies during colonial conflicts, providing insights into both the landscape of Ceylon and the dynamics of its native resistance. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for the expedition by introducing the author’s military background and detailing the political context of British efforts in Ceylon. Johnston reflects on the previous operations leading to the expedition, emphasizing the complex relationship the British had with the local populace and the difficulties faced in supply and communication. As he outlines the structure of Candian warfare—characterized by guerrilla tactics and deep knowledge of the rugged terrain—Johnston provides a comprehensive backdrop for understanding the severe challenges his detachment would encounter throughout their campaign, all of which underscores the calculate risks and the arduous journey they embarked upon. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 47.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Author: Johnston, Arthur, 1778-1824
EBook No.: 44408
Published: Dec 11, 2013
Downloads: 226
Language: English
Subject: Sri Lanka -- History -- 1505-1948
Subject: Kandy (Sri Lanka) -- History
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Narrative of the Operations of a Detachment in an Expedition to Candy, in the Island of Ceylon, in the Year 1804
With Some Observations on the Previous Campaign, and on the Nature of Candian Warfare, etc., etc., etc.
Credits: E-text prepared by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
Summary: "Narrative of the Operations of a Detachment in an Expedition to Candy" by Major Johnston is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book recounts a military expedition led by the author against the kingdom of Candy in Ceylon in 1804, exploring the unique challenges posed by the local terrain and the nature of Candian warfare. Johnston's experiences shed light on the British military's struggles and strategies during colonial conflicts, providing insights into both the landscape of Ceylon and the dynamics of its native resistance. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for the expedition by introducing the author’s military background and detailing the political context of British efforts in Ceylon. Johnston reflects on the previous operations leading to the expedition, emphasizing the complex relationship the British had with the local populace and the difficulties faced in supply and communication. As he outlines the structure of Candian warfare—characterized by guerrilla tactics and deep knowledge of the rugged terrain—Johnston provides a comprehensive backdrop for understanding the severe challenges his detachment would encounter throughout their campaign, all of which underscores the calculate risks and the arduous journey they embarked upon. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 47.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Author: Johnston, Arthur, 1778-1824
EBook No.: 44408
Published: Dec 11, 2013
Downloads: 226
Language: English
Subject: Sri Lanka -- History -- 1505-1948
Subject: Kandy (Sri Lanka) -- History
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.