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Publication of Historical Relation

When: 1681
Where: Unspecified
Part of: Robert Knox publishes his account of captivity in Ceylon

The manuscript, written during the return voyage, was published in 1681 as a detailed account of Ceylon.

Knox wrote the manuscript of An Historical Relation of the Island Ceylon during his voyage. It was published in 1681, becoming an invaluable record of 17th-century life on the island.

Sources

Robert Knox (sailor) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-14

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