The book ""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. The book was originally written by Captain John Ribeyro and was presented to the King of Portugal in 1685. This particular edition of the book was published in 1847.The book provides a detailed account of the history of Ceylon, including its early inhabitants, the arrival of the...