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Darnton, Iris, Foreword By Peter Scott

Jungle Journeys in Ceylon

1975

46.06 €

Horizon Books

(Toronto, Canada)

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Year of publication
1975
Place of printing
Lavenham, Suffolk. Galaxy Books
Author
Darnton, Iris, Foreword By Peter Scott
Edition
First Edition.
Keyword
Travel - Asia
Languages
English
First edition
Yes

Description

small 4to [23 x 18 cm]; 272 pp, well-illustrated with numerous photos and drwgs. original cloth, gilt lettering on spine, dj (price clipped, slightly rubbed at corner), fine condition, clean. A picture of this book is available upon request by email. One of the best and most vivid descriptions of Ceylon (Sri Lanka), including the people, birds, butterflies, flowers, wildlife, the land, people, customs and buried cities. 'Iris Darnton knows the jungles and buried cities, the birds and beasts, perhaps better that any other living person. . . she is an outstanding photographer and a talented artist'. (Peter Scott)