02596cam a22003133u 4500 44408 UtSlPG 20260610134023.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DS Johnston, Arthur, 1778-1824 Narrative of the Operations of a Detachment in an Expedition to Candy, in the Island of Ceylon, in the Year 1804 : With Some Observations on the Previous Campaign, and on the Nature of Candian Warfare, etc., etc., etc. Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-12-11 E-text prepared by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) "Narrative of the Operations of a Detachment in an Expedition to Candy" by Major Johnston is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book recounts a military expedition led by the author against the kingdom of Candy in Ceylon in 1804, exploring the unique challenges posed by the local terrain and the nature of Candian warfare. Johnston's experiences shed light on the British military's struggles and strategies during colonial conflicts, providing insights into both the landscape of Ceylon and the dynamics of its native resistance. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for the expedition by introducing the author’s military background and detailing the political context of British efforts in Ceylon. Johnston reflects on the previous operations leading to the expedition, emphasizing the complex relationship the British had with the local populace and the difficulties faced in supply and communication. As he outlines the structure of Candian warfare—characterized by guerrilla tactics and deep knowledge of the rugged terrain—Johnston provides a comprehensive backdrop for understanding the severe challenges his detachment would encounter throughout their campaign, all of which underscores the calculate risks and the arduous journey they embarked upon. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Sri Lanka -- History -- 1505-1948 Kandy (Sri Lanka) -- History https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44408 85247 85247