Two happy years in Ceylon

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Two happy years in Ceylon

by C. F. (Constance Frederica) Gordon Cumming

EN·~29 hours·32 chapters

Chapters

32 total

Transcriber’s Note:

9:41

PREFACE

2:26

ILLUSTRATIONS

2:04

INTRODUCTORY

24:42

CHAPTER I MY FIRST GLIMPSE OF THE TROPICS

32:38

CHAPTER II COLOMBO

1:09:27

CHAPTER III COLOMBO

51:42

CHAPTER IV THE CRUISE OF THE CASTLE JERMYN

37:48

CHAPTER V THE CRUISE OF THE CASTLE JERMYN

47:39

CHAPTER VI TO THE HILLS

1:02:30

Description

A vivid journey unfolds across the “Island of Flowers,” where the author’s keen eye captures both grand landscapes and intimate daily moments. From bustling markets and temple festivals to quiet tea‑plantation terraces, each chapter blends lively description with thoughtful reflection, inviting listeners to feel the humidity, hear the call of exotic birds, and sense the rhythm of island life.

Interwoven with delicate pencil sketches, the narrative also offers practical insights into local customs, architecture, and the rich tapestry of flora and fauna that thrives there. Gentle humor and scholarly care make the work feel like a conversation with a well‑traveled friend, who not only records facts but shares the wonder of wandering through jungles, coastlines, and historic ruins during two unforgettable years.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~29 hours (1718K characters)

Release date

2026-03-17

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

C. F. (Constance Frederica) Gordon Cumming

C. F. (Constance Frederica) Gordon Cumming

1837–1924

A fearless Victorian travel writer and painter, she turned years of globe-spanning journeys into vivid books about places many of her readers would never see for themselves. Her work blends curiosity, sharp observation, and a strong sense of adventure.

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