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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 3: LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
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.

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

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The Late Queen Draga of Servia Frontispiece
Map viii
“A crowd of stary-eyed, open-mouthed, inquisitive natives” 5
The Hotel Proprietor, Sophia 9
The Fischer Ramparts, Pesth 13
The Elizabeth Bridge,—Buda in the Background 17
The Native Servian Head-dress 25
Drinking a Friendly Glass of Slivivitz 31
A “Boze” Peddler, Belgrade 35
The Prishtina Costume, Worn by Servian Women on Feast Days 39
The Late King Alexander of Servia 51
A Sidewalk Café, Belgrade 63
King Peter Karageorgevitch of Servia 69
The Ball-room of the New Palace, Belgrade 73
Fruit Venders, Nisch 95
A Street Scene, Sophia 103
A Bulgarian Village Church 109
The Saint Cral Cathedral, Sophia 115
The Ruined Church of Saint Sophia, Sophia 119
Monument to the “Tzar Liberator,” Sophia 123
“A hawking, bantering multitude ... in gala dress” 131
Bulgarians in Gala Attire 135
A Group Posed for the Camera at the Friday Market, Sophia 139
The Austrian Army Barracks at Sarajevo 147
Some Turkish Homes in Sarajevo 153
Double-decked Stores in the Turkish Bazaar, Sarajevo 157
“The Real Devotees of the Races” 161
A Gorge of the Narenta, Near Jablaniča 167
The Old Roman Bridge, Mostar 173
The Harbour of Gravosa 181
Ragusa,—Mount Sergius in the Background 185
The Walls of Ragusa 189
The Sea Forts of Ragusa 197
A General View of Castelnuovo 205
The Famous “Ladder” across the Face of Mount Lovčen 209
A Group of Montenegrins 213
A Typical Montenegrin Girl 219
A Stone Mason of Cettinje and His Cart 225
A Section of the Road across the Mountains 231
The Pass at the Top of the Mountains 235
The Main Street, Cettinje 241
A Turn of the Road across the Mountains 245
Spalato from the Campanile 253
A Fountain on the Outskirts of Spalato 259
The Ruins of the Basilica, Salona 263
Roman Sarcophagi, Salona 267
The Water Front, Zara 273
The Five Fountains, Zara 279
Via Andrassy, Fiume 285