# Ceylon; an Account of the Island Physical, Historical, and

_Topographical with Notices of Its Natural History, Antiquities and Productions, Volume 1_

By James Emerson Tennent, Sir.

"Ceylon; an Account of the Island Physical, Historical, and" by James Emerson Tennent is a two-volume encyclopedic work published in 1859. This comprehensive study explores the island's geology, climate, natural history, and ancient civilizations. Drawing on research from numerous collaborators including naturalists, botanists, and scholars, Tennent examines everything from elephants and flora to Buddhist monuments and ruined cities. The work challenged prevailing assumptions about Ceylon's relationship to mainland India, combining physical geography with historical chronicles to create an ambitious portrait of this remarkable island. (Summary by Project Gutenberg, written by machine.)

- Language: English
- Subjects: Sri Lanka; Natural history -- Sri Lanka

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