Ceylon; an Account of the Island Physical, Historical, and

PART I.

PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY.

CHAPTER I.

GEOLOGY.--MINERALOGY.--GEMS.

I. General Aspect. Singular beauty of the island Its ancient renown in consequence Fable of its "perfumed winds" (note) Character of the scenery II. Geographical Position Ancient views regarding it amongst the Hindus,--"the Meridian of Lanka" Buddhist traditions of former s...