Journal Of A Tour In Ceylon And India: Undertaken At The Request Of The Baptist Missionary Society, In Company With J. Leechman, With Observations And Remarks

By Joshua Russell

Book Overview

""Journal of a Tour in Ceylon and India: Undertaken at the Request of the Baptist Missionary Society, in Company with J. Leechman, with Observations and Remarks"" is a travelogue written by Joshua Russell in 1852. The book details the author's travels through Ceylon (modern-day Sri Lanka) and India as part of a mission for the Baptist Missionary Society. Russell traveled with J. Leechman and recorded his observations and reflections on the people, culture, and customs of the regions he visited. The book provides a unique insight into the social and religious practices of the people living in these areas during the mid-19th century. It also includes descriptions of the natural landscapes, flora, and fauna encountered during the journey. The book is a valuable resource for historians, anthropologists, and travelers interested in the history and culture of Ceylon and India during the colonial period.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165545071
• ISBN13: 9781165545070
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 350 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"