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Account Of Mr. Pybus's Mission: To The King Of Kandy, In 1762 (1862)

Account Of Mr. Pybus's Mission: To The King Of Kandy, In 1762 (1862)

Pybus, John

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Fiction AnthologiesGeneral Political ScienceGeneral World History

ISBN10: 110460602X
ISBN13: 9781104606022
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 13 2009
Pages: 122
Weight: 0.38
Height: 0.26 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Account Of Mr. Pybus�������s Mission: To The King Of Kandy, In 1762 is a historical book written by John Pybus, originally published in 1862. The book provides a detailed account of Pybus's diplomatic mission to the King of Kandy, a kingdom in Sri Lanka, in the year 1762. Pybus was sent by the British East India Company to negotiate a treaty with the King of Kandy, who was known for his hostility towards the British. The book describes Pybus's journey from India to Kandy, his meetings with the King and his court, and the negotiations that took place. The book also provides valuable insights into the political and social conditions of Sri Lanka during the 18th century, including the power dynamics between the different kingdoms and the role of the Dutch and Portuguese in the region. Overall, Account Of Mr. Pybus�������s Mission: To The King Of Kandy, In 1762 is a fascinating historical document that sheds light on a little-known chapter in the history of Sri Lanka and the British Empire.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old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.

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