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Synopsis
A firsthand tour of a lush, historic island in the early 1800s, filled with ports, pagodas, and the pearl trade.
This volume chronicles an early 19th‑century voyage around Ceylon, detailing life in Colombo, Aripo, and Ramisseram, with vivid notes on landscapes, people, and the pearl fishery. It blends travel narrative with military and cultural history, offering a window into the island’s towns, temples, and trades during a pivotal period.
- Follow the author’s land‑and‑sea journey from Colombo to Aripo, including the Bay of Condaatchy and the pearl market.
- Explore descriptions of Ramisseram’s pagodas, choultries, dancing girls, and local guides known as Swamy coaches.
- Learn practical details about the pearl fishery: diving practices, oyster processing, and the sorting and drilling of pearls.
- Get a grounded view of early 19th‑century life on the island, including encounters with local leaders, priests, and soldiers during overland marches and campaigns.
Ideal for readers of travel writing and colonial history, who want a vivid, on‑the‑ground perspective of Ceylon and its surrounding waters.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book takes a deep dive into the history of the sacred journey known as the Pearl Fishery, held in the Gulf of Manaar. The author explores the significant role of this historical event, particularly during the year 1803, when a military campaign by the British was launched. The book includes a rare description of the annual, month-long event, encompassing the social customs and religious ceremonies associated with the pearl fishery, including the elaborate processions and lively dancing girls. Also covered are the methods used by the divers to harvest the pearls and the superstitions that surrounded the fishery. The text offers a timely reminder of the global importance of the pearl trade and explores the attitudes to religion, superstition, and wealth that drove this pursuit. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333874261_0
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