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Fifty Years in Ceylon (1818-1868)
SKU: 9788121233804
₹1,350.00
Step back into 19th-century Ceylon with this compelling autobiography by a key British engineer. Journey through fifty years of service from 1818-1868, vividly recounting pioneering work in road construction, including the iconic Colombo–Kandy highway, and extensive mapping of uncharted territories. Gain unique insights into colonial administration and infrastructure development during a transformative era. An essential read for historians, students of South Asian colonial history, and enthusiasts of 19th-century engineering marvels.
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