ABSTRACT

Published in 1939, this book provides a comprehensive observation of Ceylon and the Ceylonese people. Covering topics including the rest-house; the Lord Buddha; the Lost cities; Sigiriya, Buddhist temples and the Jungle, the book considers the human geography of the island calibrating it with the diverse archaeology of the island, religious practice, and the British occupation of Ceylon.

part One|198 pages

Part One

chapter One|17 pages

Introduction to Ceylon and the Ceylonese

chapter Two|22 pages

The Rest-House

chapter Three|12 pages

The Lord Buddha

chapter Five|41 pages

The Lost Cities

chapter Six|12 pages

Sigiriya, or the Lion Rock

chapter Seven|20 pages

Some Buddhist Temples

chapter Eight|30 pages

The Jungle

part Two|94 pages

Pleasant Journeys