An Historical Relation of the Island Ceylon in the East Indies. Robert Knox

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      Published by Good Press, 2019

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      EAN 4057664123466

Table of Contents

       PART I

       CHAP. I.

       A general Description of the Island.

       CHAP. II.

       Concerning the Chief Cities and Towns of this Island.

       CHAP. III.

       Of their Corn, with their manner of Husbandry.

       CHAP. IV.

       Of their Fruits, and Trees

       CHAP. V.

       Of their Roots, Plants, Herbs, Flowers.

       CHAP. VI.

       Of their Beasts, Tame and Wild, Insects.

       CHAP. VII.

       Of their Birds, Fish, Serpents, Commodities.

       PART II.

       CHAP. I.

       Of the present King of Cande .

       CHAP. II.

       Concerning the King’s Manners, Vices, Recreation, Religion.

       CHAP. III.

       Of the Kings Tyrannical Reign.

       CHAP. IV.

       Of his Revenues and Treasure.

       CHAP. V.

       Of the Kings great Officers, and the Governours of the Provinces.

       CHAP. VI.

       Of the King’s Strength and Wars.

       CHAP. VII.

       A Relation of the Rebellion made against the King.

       PART III.

       CHAP. I.

       Concerning the Inhabitants of this Island.

       CHAP. II.

       Concerning their different Honours, Ranks, and Qualities.

       CHAP. III.

       Of their Religion, Gods, Temples, Priests.

       CHAP. IV.

       Concerning their Worship, and Festivals.

       CHAP. V.

       Concerning their Religions Doctrines, Opinions, And Practices.

       CHAP. VI.

       Concerning their Houses, Diet, Housewifry, Salutation, Apparel.

       CHAP. VII.

       Of their Lodging, Bedding, Whoredom, Marriages, and Children.

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