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portada Eight Years' Wanderings In Ceylon
Type
Physical Book
Publisher
Author
Language
English
Pages
196
Format
Paperback
Dimensions
21.6 x 14.0 x 1.1 cm
ISBN13
9789373408217

Eight Years' Wanderings In Ceylon

Baker, Samuel White (Author) · Double 9 Books · Paperback

Eight Years' Wanderings In Ceylon - Baker, Samuel White

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Synopsis "Eight Years' Wanderings In Ceylon"

Eight years' wanderings in Ceylon recounts an explorer's experiences across the diverse landscapes and cultures of colonial Ceylon, weaving adventure with reflection. The narrative opens with the traveler's arrival in a setting that defies his romantic expectations, presenting a vivid contrast between imagined splendor and the realities of settlement life. As he journeys inland, he immerses himself in the island's untamed wilderness, engaging in hunting expeditions and witnessing the daily rhythms of life shaped by both nature and colonial enterprise. The work highlights the tension between human ambition and environmental challenge, capturing the hardships of pioneering through unfamiliar terrain and the effort to establish stability in a rugged land. Woven through its vivid descriptions of tropical scenery and wildlife is an undercurrent of determination and resilience, reflecting both the allure and difficulty of exploration. The book stands as an account of endurance, discovery, and the complex encounter between European aspiration and Eastern terrain.

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