ADVERTISEMENTS. 
"CEYIM U TIE JUBILEE YEAR: 
BY J. FERGUSON. 
PRICE FIY.E RUPEES. 
TWO MAPS (Worth the price of the Volume) and 42 other 
Illustrations; 428 pages letterpress. (By post 
5 26 ; outside of Island R6.) 
Hoiai Acknowledgment. — Windsor Castle, March 12, 1888.— Sir Henry Pbnsonby commanded 
by tbe Queen to thank Messrs. Haddou & Co. for the copy of Mr. John Ferguson's " Ceylon in the 
Jubjllee Year, " which they have had the kindness to present to Her Majesty. 
Opinions of the Press. 
Everything of interest about Oeylon has been carefully collected in this volume, and for any ouc 
who wishes to visit the is'and a better guide book is not to be found. — Putt Mull Gazette. 
To the cultuted class who study Oriental history ami Buddhist archaeology, and to tbe large frater- 
nity who are concerned in ten, coffee, cocoa, cinnamon, cinchona, and the many fragrant and spicy products 
of our colonial Eden, the work is invaluable. — Chriitian World. 
Previous editions of Mr. Ferguson's valuable book have received full review in these columns, but 
the present edition contains much mono matter — among other additions being strong criticism of tbe administra- 
tion of the present Governor; ^ir Arthur Gordon. — Colonies and India. 
Sir. Ferguson's book on Ceylon seems to us a most valuable one, and it ought to be in the hands 
of every ono in any way interosted in the island. It gives an excellent account of the country, its in- 
habitants, railways, government, pearl fisheries, exports, 4c, with notices of arcbieological remains and 
of the picturesque districts most worthy the attention of visitors. —Literary World. 
The first part consists of some sixteen chapters, in which Mr. Ferguson shows himself possessed of the 
instincts of the true journalist. There seems scarcely a subject relating to the " spicy isle " which is not touched 
upon, tho treatment being always effective, if sometimes brief. Anything like an outline o( the various 
chapters is, as wo have indicated, impossible in tho space at our commiiid. — Aberdeen /''ree Frets. 
This is a very complete handbook of Oe\lon nod everything Cinghalese from Government to flakes 
or tortoises, and from lea, sugar, coffee; and cinchona to polyandry, shooting, races, clubs, Buddhism and 
missionaries - in fact about, as complete a fund of information about ihe island as it is possible to puck into 
400 pages, of a baudsoinn volume, ivith good maps and many dlustrations. Any one who wishes to \ isit 
Ceylon, or employ his capital there, would do wvll to get this book. — Overland Mail, 
Sir. .John Forgnson has published a very handsome volume with the above title. For an account of 
the climate, scenery, and natural, advantages of Ceylon, we must refer our readers to the work iUcIf, merely 
addiiiK that Mr. Ferguson's statements can be accepted with confidence, as no ono knows Ceylon and re- 
sources better than he does. Tho new volume will be welcomed especially by old Oolonints v.lio have wit- 
nessed the rise and tho depression of Ceylon, and who may probably agree with the author that fortune seems 
about to smile on tho old isle once more. — Nairnshire Telegraph. 
In this re-is.-.ue of hie book ou Ceylon. Mr. Ferguson has brought tho mass of information respect- 
ing tho Colony contained in former issues up to the most recent date, and ho has fitly given it a desig- 
nation commemorative of the present eventful year. No effort has been spared by Mr. Ferguson to make 
his latest work as cor.ipiett in overy respect as possible, and the result has been that no book can be more 
repicto with information about this valuable island. As tho most important of our Crown Colonies, Ceylon 
has a special claim to consideration, and wo can strongly recommend "Ceylon in tho Jubilee Year" 
to everyone who takes an interest in colonial matters. A word must be said in praise of the numerous 
illustrations. — liiiropi • ■ • Mail. 
Mr. Ferguson I ns now brought bis facts and figures dowu to date, and has made many important 
additions, and titil! more important corrections, in the letterpress of tbe editions already published, which it 
appears, hi bad DO opportunity of revising before publication The book in its original form we noticed shorUj 
after its publication, and little now rcmaius to be said of it, save that its general value and interest have 
been considerably euham . d I y the alterations and additions which have been made. Mr. Ferguson, besides giving 
a most attractive account of tbe natural olnimsof ibe inland to tbe attention of the seeker alter the pioturei IUI 
or the explorer of antiquities, effectually disposes of the bugbear which acts, no doubt, as the gronto-t de 
terrent to intending visitors — tho terror of cholera and other maladies peculiar to tropical climates. In th. ■., 
reapocts ho maintains th it Ceylon is much less dangerous than India, and quotes some convincing figures in 
support ol his coattention In conclusion, it only remains to be said that tho volume is well printed and 
bound, and po*s<K«e« an index which makes it available for reftrenc- i>urpo>os. — <H<HM Afoot. 
I got your mo-it charming book, '• Ce\ Ion in the .Jubilee Year'' the other dav, and ! .. 
nio .t carefully and delightedly through it. The get-up of the book is really tirst-cla is, and so man 
pictures make it very lightsomv. To me, an old Ceylon man, every line was of Interest, and I fear you 
Look had to auswor for a considerable quantity of midnight oil burned in my establishment. In fact, I 
think your "Ceylon" i» T'mersou Tennent brought up to the present date, and put into a more hand 
and readable style, and whon I was reading if, I, more than onco wished I was back in tho de»r tittle 
island.— A. II IV 
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