Punchi Nona: A Story of Female Education and Village Life in Ceylon (1884)

Punchi Nona is a book written by Samuel Langdon in 1884 that tells the story of a young girl named Punchi Nona living in a village in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka). The book is a tale of female education and village life in Ceylon during the 19th century. Punchi Nona is a bright and curious girl who is eager to learn, but her father, a traditional village headman, does not believe in educating girls. Despite this, Punchi Nona's mother supports her daughter's education and secretly teaches her to read and write. As Punchi Nona grows older, her desire for knowledge grows stronger, and she convinces her father to allow her to attend school. She excels in her studies and becomes a role model for other girls in the village who also want to receive an education. The book also explores the challenges faced by women in Ceylon during this time period, including arranged marriages and limited opportunities for employment. Through Punchi Nona's story, Langdon highlights the importance of education for girls and the potential it has to empower them and improve their lives. Overall, Punchi Nona is a heartwarming tale that sheds light on the struggles and triumphs of women in Ceylon during the 19th century and emphasizes the importance of education for all.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.