Caen Sights and Memories From the New York Times
A travel essay recalls Caen and Rouen landmarks, praising St. Stephen Cathedral and the Caen tower while criticizing William the Conqueror’s statue. The piece reflects on ruins, modern intrusions, and the view from the Caen tower, with digressions on local life and history.
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London
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America
Island of Ceylon A Description of Its Size People and Progress
The island of Ceylon measures 270 miles by 156 with central mountains up to 8206 feet and many 3000 to 7000 foot peaks. Dense jungle hosts wild elephants protected by government. transport improves with 1785 miles of rail and 167 miles of canal. Population 2.85 million includes Sinhalese Tamils Moors Europeans Eurasians Burghers. English is common domestically. agriculture spans rice cinnamon coconuts palm tobacco sugar cane and cotton.
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