The Ceylon Gazetteer

The Ceylon Gazetteer by Simon Casie Chitty Modliar is a copy that's easy to recommend. Runs to about 348 pages, so it's a comfortable read, and a good pick whether you're buying for yourself or as a gift.

What it's about

The Ceylon Gazetteer by Simon Casie Chitty Modliar is a significant 19th-century reference work, first published in 1834. It provides a detailed geographical, historical, and cultural account of Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) during British colonial rule. The book covers provinces, towns, rivers, and landmarks, offering insights into local customs, religions, and administration. Written with scholarly precision, it remains a valuable source for historians and researchers studying Sri Lanka’s colonial past and the island’s diverse ethnic and cultural landscape.

Book details

• Author: Simon Casie Chitty Modliar
• Format: Paperback & Hardcover
• Pages: 348
• Publisher: Gyan Books
• Published: 1834

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This edition is in English.

Who wrote The Ceylon Gazetteer?

The Ceylon Gazetteer is written by Simon Casie Chitty Modliar.

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