CEYLON AND THE HOLLANDERS, 1658-1796

Pieris, P.E.

Tellippalai, Ceylon: American Ceylon Mission Press, 1918. First Edition. Hardcover. A clear and concise description of the capture of the coastal areas in Sri Lanka and the subsequent British takeover. Includes information about the economic, social, and political developments during this period, as well as the trade in cinnamon, coffee, pepper, and other products. Octavo: xvi, 181 p. with the frontispiece and folding map. Extremely sparse marginalia. The map is detatched and laid in at the rear. Some mild darkening along the spine, with a bit of negligible wear to the corners and tips; otherwise very good. Very good. Item #74003

Price: $100.00