Two Happy Years in Ceylon 1st [Hardcover]
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Two Happy Years in Ceylon 1st [Hardcover]

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A classic travel narrative documenting the author’s two-year sojourn in Ceylon (modern-day Sri Lanka). C F Gordon Cumming provides vivid accounts of the island’s landscapes, cultures, and colonial-era experiences during the 19th century.

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Two Happy Years in Ceylon offers a compelling first-hand account of life in colonial Ceylon through the eyes of C F Gordon Cumming. This historical travelogue captures the author’s experiences during an extended stay on the island, providing detailed observations of the natural beauty, diverse cultures, and daily life in 19th-century Sri Lanka.

The narrative combines personal anecdotes with descriptive passages about Ceylon’s geography, wildlife, and inhabitants. Cumming’s keen observations reveal the complexities of colonial society and the interactions between the British settlers and local populations. The work serves as both an entertaining travel memoir and a valuable historical document for understanding how Ceylon was perceived and experienced by Western visitors during this period.

This reprint edition preserves the original text, making it accessible to modern readers interested in travel literature, colonial history, and the cultural heritage of Sri Lanka.

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Author

C F Gordon Cumming
Publisher

‏ : ‎ Gyan Publishing House
ISBN

9789373161280

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