Transcriber’s Notes
- Obvious typographic errors silently corrected.
- Variations in hyphenation, spelling, and accents kept as in the original.
- Footnotes renumbered consecutively and moved to the end of their respective chapters.
About This Book
The author recounts over two decades living in a Southeastern European country, beginning with arrival and work as a language teacher in the capital and continuing through domestic life and travel. She records urban and rural scenes, peasant customs, religious rites, festivals, and seasonal labors, alongside notes on architecture, transport, commerce, and natural features. Political episodes such as lively elections, peasant unrest, military displays, and the interactions of clergy and local authorities appear through personal anecdotes and wry observation. The account blends travelogue, social commentary, and memoir to portray a society undergoing change while preserving vivid local character.