"The Great Days of Colombo" is by far the most comprehensive work on the City of Colombo. This profusely illustrated and compelling work tells the story of how Colombo originated as a simple Moorish port to become what it is today, a bustling city full of life and color. The evolution of the city is traced in much detail and its rich history vividly described. The book covers each zone of Colombo including the growth and evolution of that particular zone over time. It also traces the origins of place names, street names and covers the main landmarks of each zone as well as businesses and prominent residences. The work is illustrated with over 800 rare, vintage monochrome and color photographs including by renowned photographers, numerous sketches, paintings and artists impressions that add to the great story that is Colombo.