Reviewed as one of the most comprehensive books about Sri Lanka and on par with the best international publications, Eloquence in Stone narrates the story of this island nation.

It begins with the cliffs and caves where ancient man lived as far back as 150,000 years ago, then moves onto the stone tools they produced 35,000 BP, and the script of the ancients that dates back to 500 BC.

Produced by a team of Sri Lanka’s foremost photographers and travellers, the book is of interest to all Sri Lankans, historians, archaeologists, Asian Studies specialists, anthropologists, and sociologists. It is also a book that lovers of beauty, beautiful writing, and beautiful photographs will treasure.

The book ends with the words of Nihal Fernando, the man who inspired the book: “This is the dream I have had for the last fifteen years. I want to tell the story of this country and its people. I want to make people think about our past and what we are doing to it before it is too late.”