The Bungalow and The Tent or a Visit to Ceylon

by Edward Robert Sullivan

About the This book is written in the form of most travel book which record and describes all that the author saw, heard, and experienced during his visit to the Ceylon in the early 1840’s. The book is the product of the reminiscences of the author. Once a noted scholar Bacon announced some centuries ago, that Nature had ceased to dispense novelties. “Nothing new can be either found or done, read or nothing new but as the moon is new, the old moon with her face turned the other way.” The following pages consequently cannot be expected to contain anything new, otherwise than as an old picture in a fresh light is new. Coffee-planting and Buddhism, elephant-shooting and leeches, are probably as familiar to many as cricket or crotchet. “Friend, be not tedious” said the Rajah of Travancore to a Christian missionary, in the sixteenth century, “remember life is short. This book also describes the people, their customs, religion, manners, commerce, produce, fauna and flora, the routes and roads etc., are all faithful recorded. This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. About the Edward Robert Sullivan was born in 1826. He was the 5th Baronet of Thames Ditton. The Title 'The Bungalow And The Tent Or A Visit To Ceylon written/authored/edited by Edward Sullivan', published in the year 2020. The ISBN 9788121231879 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 311 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is . Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1854

About the author

Sir Edward Robert Sullivan, 1st Baronet, (10 July 1822 – 13 April 1885) was an Irish lawyer, and a Liberal Member of Parliament.

Sullivan penned several notable works, including "The Bungalow and the Tent," offering insights into Ceylon, and "The Conquerors, Warriors, & Statesmen of India," a historical narrative spanning from Mahmoud of Ghizni to Nader Shah. His diverse publications cover topics like politics, economics, and social issues, as seen in "Stray Shots," addressing political, military, and economic aspects.

His son was Sir Edward Sullivan, 2nd Baronet, publisher of the Book of Kells.