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The Lands of the Tamed Turk; or, the Balkan States of to-day / A narrative of travel through Servia, Bulgaria, Montenegro, Dalmatia and the recently acquired Austrian provinces of Bosnia and the Herzegovina; with observations of the peoples, their races, creeds, institutions and politics, and of the geographical, historical and commercial aspects of the several countries cover

The Lands of the Tamed Turk; or, the Balkan States of to-day / A narrative of travel through Servia, Bulgaria, Montenegro, Dalmatia and the recently acquired Austrian provinces of Bosnia and the Herzegovina; with observations of the peoples, their races, creeds, institutions and politics, and of the geographical, historical and commercial aspects of the several countries

Chapter 1: THE LANDS OF THE TAMED TURK
By Blair Jaekel
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The narrator records a journey across the Balkan peninsula, blending travelogue impressions with concise historical and political sketches of states, cities, and peoples. Chapters alternate between vivid descriptions of urban markets, rural customs, and coastal scenery and analytical accounts of national dynasties, military and diplomatic affairs and notable events that shaped local life. Eyewitness anecdotes, portraits of everyday occupations and festivals, and practical travel details such as routes, accommodations, and illustrations aim to orient readers to the region's geography, social customs, and evolving infrastructure.

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Title: The Lands of the Tamed Turk; or, the Balkan States of to-day

Author: Blair Jaekel

Release date: July 23, 2020 [eBook #62731]
Most recently updated: October 18, 2024

Language: English

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Transcriber’s Notes.

Page 59—immediatetly changed to immediately.

Page 137—every changed to ever.

Page 207—changed Mount Lovcen to Mount Lovčen.

The advertisements at the beginning of the book have been placed at the end after the index.

Other changes made are noted at the end of the book.

The map on Page viii has been scanned from another copy of The Lands of the Tamed Turks here which has the same copyright date. This map was missing from the current book.

Footnotes have been numbered in one continuous sequence.

THE LANDS OF THE
TAMED TURK

THE LATE QUEEN DRAGA OF SERVIA.

Copyright, 1910,
By L. C. Page & Company
(INCORPORATED)

All rights reserved

First Impression, September, 1910

Electrotyped and Printed by
THE COLONIAL PRESS
C. H. Simonds & Co., Boston, U.S.A.

TO
E. McC. J.