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Robert Knox publishes his account of captivity in Ceylon

When
1681
Where
Unspecified
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In 1681, Robert Knox published An Historical Relation of the Island Ceylon, detailing his nineteen years of captivity in Kandy. The manuscript was drafted during his return voyage after escaping with Stephen Rutland.

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  1. 1681 · UnspecifiedPublication of Historical Relation

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

Background and detail

Publication. Knox wrote the manuscript of An Historical Relation of the Island Ceylon during his voyage home. The book was published in 1681 and is considered one of the earliest detailed European records of 17th-century Ceylon.

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

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