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"In Old Ceylon" offers a fascinating glimpse into early 20th-century Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) through the eyes of Reginald John Farrer, a renowned plant collector and travel writer. With a foreword by T. S. Wentworth, this primary source provides valuable insights into the island's landscape, culture, and colonial society. Farrer's keen observations and engaging prose capture the essence of Ceylon's natural beauty and the complexities of its historical context. This historical collection is not only a valuable resource for scholars and historians but also an engaging read for anyone interested in travel literature and the history of the British Empire. Discover a bygone era through the vivid descriptions and firsthand accounts presented in "In Old Ceylon." This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.