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100 1 _aCarpenter, Edward,
_d1844-1929
245 1 0 _aFrom Adam's Peak to Elephanta
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2024
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2024-01-19
508 _aTurgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"From Adam's Peak to Elephanta: Sketches in Ceylon and India" by Edward Carpenter is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. This work captures the author's reflections and observations during his travels through Ceylon (modern-day Sri Lanka) and India, exploring the cultural, social, and natural landscapes of these regions. As a blend of personal memoir and social commentary, the book delves into the complexities of local life, interactions with native peoples, and the contrast between Western and Eastern philosophies. The opening of the narrative establishes Carpenter's intention to document his first impressions rather than rely on generalizations that could misrepresent the richness and diversity of the regions he visits. He begins his journey on a steamship through the Suez Canal, setting the stage for his exploration of Ceylon and India. Descriptions of the changing landscape, the vibrancy of Colombo, and the uniqueness of its inhabitants, including the rich tapestry of cultural identities among the Cinghalese and Tamils, provide a vivid backdrop. The author reflects on the social dynamics he observes, emphasizing the poignant contrasts between colonial power structures and the lived experiences of local populations, hinting at the complex tapestry of human interactions that will characterize his travels throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cLondon: S. Sonnenschein & co., 1892
653 _aSri Lanka -- Description and travel
653 _aIndia -- Description and travel
653 _aIndia -- Religion
653 _aIndia -- Social life and customs
653 _aMusic -- India -- History and criticism
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/fromadamspeaktoe00carprich
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72756
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