""History of Ceylon: Presented by Captain John Ribeyro to the King of Portugal, in 1685"" is a historical account of the island of Ceylon (now known as Sri Lanka) written by Captain John Ribeyro. The book was originally presented to the King of Portugal in 1685 and was later published in 1847. The book provides a detailed account of the island's history, including its early inhabitants, the arrival of the Portuguese in the 16th century, and the subsequent...