19th Century Photographs Of Ceylon: Images Of Ceylon (SIGNED)
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Palinda Stephen De Silva
Binding: Hardback
Published: Austin, Texas, 2006
Condition:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Signed
Condition remarks: Number 122 of 100 copies.
19th Century Photographs of Ceylon: Images of Ceylon presents a striking visual archive of colonial-era Sri Lanka, documenting the island’s landscapes, architecture, and social customs during a period of profound transformation. This work in the genre of historical photography curates rare images that illustrate the cultural complexity of Ceylon under British rule, capturing everything from Buddhist temples and bustling urban quarters to rural scenes and indigenous communities. De Silva argues for the historical value of photography as both aesthetic record and sociopolitical testimony, positioning these images as essential tools for understanding colonial narratives and indigenous resilience. The collection uncovers the nuanced interplay between imperial gaze and local identity, offering scholars and collectors a vivid lens into 19th-century South Asian history. With its meticulous presentation and cultural depth, this volume stands as a vital resource for historians, archivists, and visual anthropologists.
Author: Palinda Stephen De Silva
Binding: Hardback
Published: Austin, Texas, 2006
Condition:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Signed
Condition remarks: Number 122 of 100 copies.
19th Century Photographs of Ceylon: Images of Ceylon presents a striking visual archive of colonial-era Sri Lanka, documenting the island’s landscapes, architecture, and social customs during a period of profound transformation. This work in the genre of historical photography curates rare images that illustrate the cultural complexity of Ceylon under British rule, capturing everything from Buddhist temples and bustling urban quarters to rural scenes and indigenous communities. De Silva argues for the historical value of photography as both aesthetic record and sociopolitical testimony, positioning these images as essential tools for understanding colonial narratives and indigenous resilience. The collection uncovers the nuanced interplay between imperial gaze and local identity, offering scholars and collectors a vivid lens into 19th-century South Asian history. With its meticulous presentation and cultural depth, this volume stands as a vital resource for historians, archivists, and visual anthropologists.