Narrative Of The Operations Of A Detachment In An Expedition To Candy, In The Island Of Ceylon, In The Year 1804 (1854)

Johnston, Arthur

ISBN 10: 1104885174 / ISBN 13: 9781104885175

Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2009

About this Item

Seller Inventory # I-9781104885175

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Narrative Of The Operations Of A Detachment In An Expedition To Candy, In The Island Of Ceylon, In The Year 1804 (1854)
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1104885174
• ISBN 13: 9781104885175
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

""Narrative Of The Operations Of A Detachment In An Expedition To Candy, In The Island Of Ceylon, In The Year 1804"" is a historical book written by Arthur Johnston and originally published in 1854. The book is a first-hand account of the author's experiences as a member of a detachment sent on a military expedition to the city of Kandy in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) in the year 1804. The book provides a detailed description of the military operations carried out by the detachment, including the battles fought and the strategies employed. It also gives an insight into the political and social conditions of the time, as well as the culture and customs of the people of Ceylon.Johnston's narrative is written in a clear and concise manner, making it accessible to readers of all backgrounds. The book is a valuable resource for historians and students of military history, as well as those interested in the history of Ceylon and the British Empire. Overall, ""Narrative Of The Operations Of A Detachment In An Expedition To Candy, In The Island Of Ceylon, In The Year 1804"" is a fascinating and informative account of a significant event in the history of Ceylon and the British Empire.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.