Mount Athos, Thessaly, And Epirus - George Ferguson Bowen - Bog

Mount Athos, Thessaly, and Epirus: A Diary of a Journey from Constantinople to Corfu is a travelogue written by George Ferguson Bowen in 1852. The book chronicles Bowen's journey through the Greek regions of Mount Athos, Thessaly, and Epirus, which he undertook during his tenure as the British Ambassador to the Ottoman Empire.The book is divided into three parts, each focusing on a different region. In the first part, Bowen describes his visit to Mount Athos, a peninsula in northern Greece that is home to twenty Eastern Orthodox monasteries. Bowen provides a detailed account of his experiences at the monasteries, including his interactions with the monks and his observations of their daily routines.In the second part, Bowen travels through Thessaly, a region in central Greece known for its agricultural production. He describes the landscape, the people, and the local customs, as well as his encounters with bandits and other dangers along the way.In the final part, Bowen visits Epirus, a mountainous region in northwestern Greece. He explores the ancient ruins of Dodona, the site of an oracle in ancient Greece, and describes his encounters with the local people and their customs.Throughout the book, Bowen provides vivid descriptions of the landscapes, people, and cultures he encounters, as well as his reflections on the historical and political significance of the regions he visits. The book offers a fascinating glimpse into Greece in the mid-19th century, as seen through the eyes of a British diplomat and traveler.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.