Account Of Mr. Pybus's Mission - John Pybus - Bog

""Account of Mr. Pybus's Mission: To the King of Kandy, in 1762"" is a historical book written by John Pybus. The book was published in 1862 and provides a detailed account of Pybus's mission to the King of Kandy in 1762. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which provides a detailed account of the events that took place during Pybus's mission. It begins with an introduction that sets the context for the mission and provides some background information on the political situation in Sri Lanka at the time.Pybus's mission was to negotiate a treaty between the British East India Company and the King of Kandy, who was the ruler of the central highlands of Sri Lanka. The book describes Pybus's journey to Kandy, the negotiations that took place between the two parties, and the eventual signing of the treaty.The book also provides a detailed description of the King of Kandy's court, including his palace and the customs and traditions of the Kandyan people. Pybus's observations on the culture and society of Sri Lanka at the time are also included in the book.Overall, ""Account of Mr. Pybus's Mission: To the King of Kandy, in 1762"" is a fascinating historical account of a significant event in Sri Lankan and British history. It provides readers with a unique insight into the political and cultural landscape of Sri Lanka in the 18th century and sheds light on the complex relationship between the British and Sri Lankan people during this time.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.