Description

""Account of the Captivity of Robert Knox and Other Englishmen in the Island of Ceylon"" is a historical narrative written by Robert Knox and first published in 1818. The book details the experiences of Knox and his fellow Englishmen during their captivity in Ceylon (modern-day Sri Lanka) in the late 17th century. Knox and his father were traders who were shipwrecked on the island and taken captive by the King of Kandy. The book describes the harsh conditions of their captivity, including forced labor, starvation, and disease. Knox also provides a detailed account of the culture, customs, and religion of the people of Ceylon. The book is considered an important historical document and provides insight into the colonial period and the relationship between the British and the people of Ceylon.And Of The Captain��s Miraculous Escape.This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.