Account Of The Captivity Of Robert Knox: And Other Englishmen, In The Island Of Ceylon (1818) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781104606046)

""Account Of The Captivity Of Robert Knox: And Other Englishmen, In The Island Of Ceylon"" is a historical narrative written by Robert Knox in 1818. The book details the experiences of Knox and his fellow Englishmen who were taken captive by the King of Kandy in Ceylon (present-day Sri Lanka) in 1660. Knox, a trader, spent 20 years in captivity and was able to learn the language and customs of the Kandyan people, which he documented in his book. The narrative provides a unique perspective on life in Ceylon during the 17th century, including the political and social structures of the Kandyan Kingdom, as well as the flora and fauna of the island. The book is considered an important historical document and has been used by scholars to study the history and culture of Ceylon during the colonial period.And Of The Captain�������s Miraculous Escape.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Robert Knox
ISBN-10: 1104606046
ISBN-13: 9781104606046
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/13/2009
Pages: 184
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.56lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.39d