How Sri Lanka's Beauty Withstood Centuries of War and Colonialism

The Leonard Lopate Show | Feb 12, 2016

The South Asian island nation of Sri Lanka has been colonized by three different empires and has endured brutal civil war and political instability. In Elephant Complex: Travels in Sri Lanka, travel writer John Gimlette illustrates how Sri Lankans have preserved their cultural identity, and how incredible wildlife and natural beauty have withstood centuries of human conflict.  

Event: John Gimlette will be speaking at a cocktail reception/lecture at The Explorers Club (46 East 70th Street, between Madison and Park) at 6 p.m. on February 16th. Tickets will be sold at the front desk. 

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