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This book is a fascinating account of life in Turkey as experienced by Lucy Mary Jane Garnett, a British woman who lived in Istanbul in the late 19th century. Garnett writes about everything from her daily routine to Turkish cuisine, fashion, culture and customs. Her observations offer a unique glimpse into a world that has since changed dramatically. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
GARNETT, LUCY MARY JANE. Greece of the Hellenes. (Countries and peoples ser.) "The author glances briefly at the derivation of the Greeks... and passes on to an account upon broad lines of the government and of the administration of its several branches, enlivening this with much description of important personalities. There are interesting chapters upon classic survivals in the life of the people, family ceremonies, and traits of Greek character. while other sections tell of life and labor in city and country, of home life and woman's work, of natural products and commerce. religion in its varied phases, and of education, literature, and art." --The N. Y. Times The author presents the subject in a concise manner that makes it possible to include a good deal of interesting matter without irrelevant padding. --The Springfield
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In this groundbreaking work, John S. Stuart-Glennie and Lucy Mary Jane Garnett provide literal and metrical translations of Greek folk-songs from regions that were under Turkish rule. The book is a fascinating exploration of the history, culture, and language of Greece, and is a must-read for anyone interested in folk-songs and traditional music. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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