Diary in Ceylon and India, 1878-9

“Diary in Ceylon and India, 1878-9” by Edward George Henry Montagu, 8th Earl of Sandwich, details his observations and experiences during his travels in Ceylon (Sri Lanka) and India. The diary offers insights into the local cultures, landscapes, and British colonial administration of the time. Montagu’s detailed accounts reflect his observations on the political and social conditions, providing a valuable perspective on 19th-century British imperial interests and life in these regions.