Chapter I: Preface

It is hoped by the Authoress that this little record of a past summer may recall some pleasant recollections to those who have already visited the sunny lands she attempts to describe; and that her accounts, though they inadequately express the beauty and charm of these distant countries, may interest those who prefer travelling for half-an-hour when seated in their arm-chairs.

CONTENTS.

PAGE
CHAPTER I.
THE CITY OF THE SUN 1

CHAPTER II.
THE HOUR OF PRAYER 21

CHAPTER III.
SECTS 40

CHAPTER IV.
THE HAREM 54

CHAPTER V.
THE HAPPY VALLEY 82

CHAPTER VI.
AN EASTERN BANQUET 99

CHAPTER VII.
EUPATORIA 111

CHAPTER VIII.
SEVASTOPOL 125

CHAPTER IX.
TRACES OF WAR 138

CHAPTER X.
VALLEY OF TCHERNAIA 157

CHAPTER XI.
A RUSSIAN INTERIOR 172

CHAPTER XII.
CIRCASSIA 200

CHAPTER XIII.
SOUKOUM 214

CHAPTER XIV.
CIRCASSIAN MEN AND WOMEN 239

CHAPTER XV.
A LAST RIDE 259

CHAPTER XVI.
SINOPE 271

CHAPTER XVII.
STORM-CLOUDS 289

TURKISH HAREMS
AND
CIRCASSIAN HOMES.