An Historical Relation of the Island Ceylon in the East Indies by Robert Knox
"An Historical Relation of the Island Ceylon in the East Indies" by Robert Knox is a historical account written in the late 17th century. The work chronicles Knox's near two-decade-long captivity in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) and provides a comprehensive description of the island, its people, customs, and the political backdrop of the time. Knox not only focuses on detailing the geography and the natural resources of Ceylon but also shares personal
anecdotes about his experiences and miraculous escape from captivity. At the start of the text, Knox establishes his intent to share valuable knowledge about Ceylon, which was largely unfamiliar to European audiences. He recounts the circumstances that led to his capture, highlighting the intrigue surrounding the local governance and cultural practices. With a detailed description of the island's provinces, rivers, and cities, Knox emphasizes the significance of Ceylon's geography as a natural fortress. He introduces his themes of survival and resilience while foreshadowing the rich observations he will share about the local inhabitants, their trade, agriculture, and the complex societal structures within the island's political landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Knox, Robert, 1640?-1720 |
|---|---|
| Title |
An Historical Relation of the Island Ceylon in the East Indies Together with an Account of the Detaining in Captivity the Author and Divers other Englishmen Now Living There, and of the Author's Miraculous Escape |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/An_Historical_Relation_of_the_Island_Ceylon |
| Note | Reading ease score: 75.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Michael Ciesielski, Jeroen Hellingman, and the PG Distributed Proofreaders Team. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia |
| Subject | Sri Lanka -- Social life and customs |
| Subject | Sri Lanka -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 14346 |
| Release Date | Dec 13, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 427 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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