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"Fifty Years in Ceylon" is the captivating autobiography of Thomas Skinner, offering a unique glimpse into life in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) during the 19th century. With a foreword by T. S. Wentworth, this historical account details Skinner's experiences and observations over half a century, providing invaluable insights into the social, cultural, and political landscape of the region under British rule. Skinner's narrative transports readers to a bygone era, painting a vivid picture of the challenges and triumphs of life in a colonial setting. His personal anecdotes and reflections offer a rare...
"Fifty Years in Ceylon" is the captivating autobiography of Thomas Skinner, offering a unique glimpse into life in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) during the 19th century. With a foreword by T. S. Wentworth, this historical account details Skinner's experiences and observations over half a century, providing invaluable insights into the social, cultural, and political landscape of the region under British rule. Skinner's narrative transports readers to a bygone era, painting a vivid picture of the challenges and triumphs of life in a colonial setting. His personal anecdotes and reflections offer a rare and intimate perspective on the historical events and everyday realities of Ceylon. This autobiography is not only a valuable historical document but also a compelling read for anyone interested in travel, biography, and the legacy of the British Empire. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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