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The Mahavansi, The Raja-Ratnacari, and The Raja-Vali V1: Forming The Sacred and Historical Books of Ceylon is a book written by Edward Upham in 1833. It is a compilation of three ancient texts from the island of Ceylon (now known as Sri Lanka) - the Mahavansi, the Raja-Ratnacari, and the Raja-Vali. These texts are considered sacred and historical by the people of Sri Lanka.The Mahavansi is a chronicle of the kings of Sri Lanka from the time of the Buddha to the early 18th century. It also includes accounts of the country’s religion, culture, and social customs. The Raja-Ratnacari is a historical romance that tells the story of the life of King Nissanka Malla of Sri Lanka. The Raja-Vali is a collection of stories about the kings of Sri Lanka.Upham’s book provides an English translation of these texts, along with commentary and analysis. It is an important resource for scholars of Sri Lankan history and culture, as well as for anyone interested in the literature and mythology of South Asia. The book is divided into two volumes, with the first volume covering the Mahavansi and the second volume covering the Raja-Ratnacari and the Raja-Vali.Also A Collection Of Tracts Illustrative Of The Doctrines And Literature Of Buddhism. In Three Volumes. 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.