Ceylon Saga of a Sailor and a Buddhist Prince
George Polden survives a violent sea wreck in Ceylon and is taken in by a grave priest Asoka who ships him home after a perilous quest. The priest seeks the seven precious Buddhist relics hidden beneath a dagop and, after a dangerous voyage, is killed by a venomous snake. Polden escapes, gains a treasure of jewels, and returns to Somerset with wealth and memories of a strange, otherworldly voyage.
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Polden Trapped Among Buddhist Mentors and Native Dangers
IL Polden, now fluent in the local dialect, realizes his patron Asoka the revered Buddhist priest holds him in favored yet imprisoning custody. Surrounded by wary veddahs and a river of crocodiles, Polden weighs escape into a hostile unknown while wondering why he was chosen for this peculiar fate.
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Dates of Tafilet and Hidden East Wealth
The passage describes the treasure case linked to the Poldens and a Ceylon origin, then details Tafilet dates harvest. Laborers climb trees to collect fruit, dates are dried in sun under women supervision, various drying methods include sun drying and mass compaction, transport methods vary by wealth. The Fez Tafilet caravan route takes 10 or 12 days with oasis trade roads branching widely, though much information about routes remains scarce.
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Riches From an Accident and Notable Women Featured
A Dublin tobacconist recovers from a fire by turning snuff into wealth with a heated process and new brand name. A Chicago Dispatch notes numerous notable women from ministers to sharpshooters, philanthropists, and reformers across the United States and Europe with varied achievements and long service.
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