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The aim of this book is to acquaint the reader to the beautiful remains of the architecture and a civilization of 2000 years ago. The book starts with a historical description of the sites and the treats each sight through a topographical lens. The cities described are Sigiri, Dambulla, Anuradhapura, Mihintale, Kalavewa, Minneri and Polonaruwa. There are 6 illustrations and ends with miscellaneous information of post and telegraph, Rest house charges coach fare and a railway time table. The book was first published in 1905 Illustrated with photographs taken by the author in 1896