A Description of Ceylon, Vol. 2 of 2 (Classic Reprint): Containing an Account of the Country, Inhabitants, and Natural Productions; With Narratives of ... to Ramisseram in 1804 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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A firsthand tour of a lush, historic island in the early 1800s, filled with ports, pagodas, and the pearl trade.

This volume chronicles an early 19th‑century voyage around Ceylon, detailing life in Colombo, Aripo, and Ramisseram, with vivid notes on landscapes, people, and the pearl fishery. It blends travel narrative with military and cultural history, offering a window into the island’s towns, temples, and trades during a pivotal period.

- Follow the author’s land‑and‑sea journey from Colombo to Aripo, including the Bay of Condaatchy and the pearl market.
- Explore descriptions of Ramisseram’s pagodas, choultries, dancing girls, and local guides known as Swamy coaches.
- Learn practical details about the pearl fishery: diving practices, oyster processing, and the sorting and drilling of pearls.
- Get a grounded view of early 19th‑century life on the island, including encounters with local leaders, priests, and soldiers during overland marches and campaigns.

Ideal for readers of travel writing and colonial history, who want a vivid, on‑the‑ground perspective of Ceylon and its surrounding waters.

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