Timber Trees of Ceylon (1881)

Timber Trees of Ceylon is a book written by Mendis, Mudaliyar in 1881. The book provides a comprehensive guide to the timber trees found in Ceylon, now known as Sri Lanka. It covers a wide range of species, including their botanical names, descriptions, distribution, and uses. The book also includes illustrations of each tree, providing a visual aid for identification. The author, Mendis, was a prominent Sri Lankan civil servant who had a keen interest in forestry. He wrote this book to promote the conservation and sustainable use of timber trees in Ceylon. The book is considered a pioneering work in the field of forestry in Sri Lanka and has been cited in many subsequent works on the subject. Overall, Timber Trees of Ceylon is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the flora of Sri Lanka or the sustainable use of timber resources. Its detailed descriptions and illustrations make it a useful reference for botanists, foresters, and naturalists alike.With Notes On Them.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.