A captivating memoir of life in the forests of Ceylon, William Knighton takes readers on a journey through the lush, exotic wilderness of this island paradise. From encounters with wild elephants to descriptions of the local flora and fauna, Knighton paints a vivid picture of the natural beauty of Ceylon. This book is a must-read for nature enthusiasts and anyone interested in the history of Sri Lanka.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.