Adventures In Servia: Or The Experiences Of A Medical Freelance Among The Bashi-Bazouks, Etc. (1884)

By Alfred Wright and Alfred George Farquhar-Bernard

Book Overview

Adventures In Servia is a book written by Alfred Wright in 1884. The book is a memoir of his experiences as a medical freelance in Servia, a country located in the Balkans region of Europe. Wright writes about his encounters with the Bashi-Bazouks, a group of irregular soldiers who were notorious for their violence and brutality.The book is divided into chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of Wright's experiences in Servia. He writes about his travels through the country, the people he met, and the medical cases he treated. He also describes the political situation in the country at the time, including the conflicts between the different ethnic groups and the struggle for independence from the Ottoman Empire.Throughout the book, Wright provides vivid descriptions of the landscape, the customs, and the culture of Servia. He also includes anecdotes about his interactions with the locals, which provide a glimpse into the daily life of the people living in the region during the late 19th century.Adventures In Servia is a fascinating account of a bygone era, and it offers a unique perspective on the history and culture of the Balkans. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the region's history, politics, and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164560395
• ISBN13: 9781164560395
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"