An Historical Relation of the Island Ceylon

An Historical Relation of the Island Ceylon

Author: Robert Knox

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Published: 1989

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An Historical Relation of the Island Ceylon, in the East-Indies

An Historical Relation of the Island Ceylon, in the East-Indies

Author: Robert Knox

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Published: 1681

Total Pages: 260

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Robert Knox was travelling with his father in 1659 on the latter's journey homeward from his post with the British East India Company at Fort St. George when a storm obliged their ship to put into Cottier Bay, Ceylon. The two were detained as prisoners along with 14 others, and carried into the interior of the island. Knox's father died in 1661, but Knox himself remained a prisoner at large for over 19 years, supporting himself by knitting caps, lending out corn and rice, and hawking goods about the country. Though the rajah pressed him to enter his service, Knox resisted, and finally escaped to the Dutch settlement at Arippu on the north-west of the island. Reaching England in 1680, he entrusted the manuscript of this account to Robert Hooke, and enlisted in the East India Company, for further adventures in an already adventuresome life. These engravings include depictions of agricultural techniques, two native primates, customs and costumes and an execution being carried out by an elephant.


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Download or read book An Historical Relation of the Island Ceylon, in the East-Indies written by Robert Knox and published by . This book was released on 1681 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Robert Knox was travelling with his father in 1659 on the latter's journey homeward from his post with the British East India Company at Fort St. George when a storm obliged their ship to put into Cottier Bay, Ceylon. The two were detained as prisoners along with 14 others, and carried into the interior of the island. Knox's father died in 1661, but Knox himself remained a prisoner at large for over 19 years, supporting himself by knitting caps, lending out corn and rice, and hawking goods about the country. Though the rajah pressed him to enter his service, Knox resisted, and finally escaped to the Dutch settlement at Arippu on the north-west of the island. Reaching England in 1680, he entrusted the manuscript of this account to Robert Hooke, and enlisted in the East India Company, for further adventures in an already adventuresome life. These engravings include depictions of agricultural techniques, two native primates, customs and costumes and an execution being carried out by an elephant.


An Historical Relation of Ceylon

An Historical Relation of Ceylon

Author: Robert Knox

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Published: 1911

Total Pages: 502

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Historical Relation of the Island of Ceylon in the East Indies

Historical Relation of the Island of Ceylon in the East Indies

Author: Robert Knox

Publisher: Asian Educational Services

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 122

ISBN-13: 9788120618466

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An Historical Relation of the Island Ceylon in the East Indies

An Historical Relation of the Island Ceylon in the East Indies

Author: Robert Knox

Publisher: IndyPublish.com

Published: 2006-10-01

Total Pages: 308

ISBN-13: 9781428036215

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Nineteen Years' Captivity in the Highlands of Ceylon, March 1660-October 1679

Nineteen Years' Captivity in the Highlands of Ceylon, March 1660-October 1679

Author: Robert Knox

Publisher: Asian Educational Services

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 166

ISBN-13: 9788120619272

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An Historical Relation of the Island Ceylon, in the East-Indies (Illustrated Edition) (Dodo Press)

An Historical Relation of the Island Ceylon, in the East-Indies (Illustrated Edition) (Dodo Press)

Author: Robert Knox

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Published: 2007-05

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781406529340

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An account by John Knox, the English sea captain in the service of the British East India Company. Knox and his father were driven ashore on Ceylon, now Sri Lanka in a storm in 1659 while on their way home from Fort St. George (now Madras). They were captured in the name of the King of Kandy near Mooduthora (Mutur), Trincomalee. Knox eventually escaped with one companion after nineteen years of captivity. This book is one of the earliest and most detailed European accounts of life on Ceylon.


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Download or read book An Historical Relation of the Island Ceylon, in the East-Indies (Illustrated Edition) (Dodo Press) written by Robert Knox and published by . This book was released on 2007-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An account by John Knox, the English sea captain in the service of the British East India Company. Knox and his father were driven ashore on Ceylon, now Sri Lanka in a storm in 1659 while on their way home from Fort St. George (now Madras). They were captured in the name of the King of Kandy near Mooduthora (Mutur), Trincomalee. Knox eventually escaped with one companion after nineteen years of captivity. This book is one of the earliest and most detailed European accounts of life on Ceylon.


An Historical Relation of the Island Ceylon in the East Indies

An Historical Relation of the Island Ceylon in the East Indies

Author: Robert Knox

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Published: 1993

Total Pages: 189

ISBN-13: 9780836412888

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The History of Ceylon, from the Earliest Period to the Year MDCCCXV

The History of Ceylon, from the Earliest Period to the Year MDCCCXV

Author: A. M. Philalethes

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2012-05-17

Total Pages: 799

ISBN-13: 110804655X

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This 1817 book traces the history of Ceylon (Sri Lanka) from the classical period to 1815.


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An Historical Relation of the Island Ceylon, in the East-Indies

An Historical Relation of the Island Ceylon, in the East-Indies

Author: Robert Knox

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Published: 1681

Total Pages: 0

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