Avoiding Offense While Traveling
I asked my companion where I might relieve myself without giving offense. At first, he answered me in a rough and grumbling manner, as...
The Use of Tobacco among the Turks
In all the countries through which I traveled, I observed that the Turks made great use of tobacco. Many of them carried small bags...
Conversations with the Chiauses
I took great pleasure in speaking with the Chiauses, especially those who were older men. They were usually well educated by experience, spoke several...
The Fund for Miss Stone’s Ransom
Dr. Peet was responsible for managing the fund that was raised by the citizens of the United States to pay the ransom for Miss...
Sarafoff’s Suspected Involvement in the Kidnapping
Boris Sarafoff was quickly suspected of being involved in the kidnapping of Miss Stone. The British minister, acting on behalf of the United States...
The Kidnapping of Gerasim Kirias
Before Miss Stone’s kidnapping, another foreigner, Gerasim Kirias, was kidnapped. He was an Albanian Protestant preacher who had become a British citizen. He also...
Exploring Enchanting Valleys of Bosporus
Exploring Enchanting Valleys and Historic Stops Along the Bosporus
Along the south side of the village, a river known as Ghiock-suyu, anciently Aretas and more...
Legends Along the Bosporus
Exploring Historic Villages and Legends Along the Bosporus
Beikos, the largest village on the Bosporus, is renowned for its vast vineyards and high-quality water. In...
Palaces Along the Bosporus
Exploring Ancient Legends
Beyond Anadoli Kavak lies another heavily-armed battery, and just above this is The Giant’s Mount, known as Yosha Daghl (Joshua’s Mount) by...
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