Robert Knox
An Historical Relation of the Island Ceylon in the East Indies
Published by Good Press, 2019
EAN 4057664123466
Table of Contents
A general Description of the Island.
Concerning the Chief Cities and Towns of this Island.
Of their Corn, with their manner of Husbandry.
Of their Roots, Plants, Herbs, Flowers.
Of their Beasts, Tame and Wild, Insects.
Of their Birds, Fish, Serpents, Commodities.
Of the present King of Cande .
Concerning the King’s Manners, Vices, Recreation, Religion.
Of the Kings Tyrannical Reign.
Of the Kings great Officers, and the Governours of the Provinces.
Of the King’s Strength and Wars.
A Relation of the Rebellion made against the King.
Concerning the Inhabitants of this Island.
Concerning their different Honours, Ranks, and Qualities.
Of their Religion, Gods, Temples, Priests.
Concerning their Worship, and Festivals.
Concerning their Religions Doctrines, Opinions, And Practices.
Concerning their Houses, Diet, Housewifry, Salutation, Apparel.
Of their Lodging, Bedding, Whoredom, Marriages, and Children.
Of their Employments and Recreations.