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

Narrative Of The Operations Of A Detachment In An Expedition To Candy, In The Island Of Ceylon, In The Year 1804 (1854) is a historical book written by Arthur Johnston. The book provides a detailed account of the operations of a detachment in an expedition to Candy, which is located in the island of Ceylon (now known as Sri Lanka) in the year 1804. The detachment was sent by the British government to capture the city of Candy, which was then the capital of the Kandyan Kingdom. The book describes the events leading up to the expedition, including the political and military situation in Ceylon at the time. It also provides a detailed account of the military tactics used by the British detachment during the expedition, as well as the challenges they faced during their mission. The book includes descriptions of battles, skirmishes, and negotiations with local leaders. In addition to the military aspects of the expedition, the book also provides insights into the culture and customs of the people of Ceylon. Johnston describes the landscape, flora, and fauna of the island, as well as the religious and social practices of the people. Overall, Narrative Of The Operations Of A Detachment In An Expedition To Candy, In The Island Of Ceylon, In The Year 1804 (1854) is an important historical document that provides a detailed account of British military operations in Ceylon during the early 19th century. It is a valuable resource for historians, military strategists, and anyone interested in the history of Ceylon and British colonialism.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.