Between The Danube And Black Sea: Or Five Years In Bulgaria (1876)

By Henry C. Barkley

Book Overview

Between The Danube And Black Sea: Or Five Years In Bulgaria (1876) is a book written by Henry C. Barkley that provides a detailed account of his experiences living in Bulgaria for five years. The author was an Englishman who arrived in Bulgaria in 1871, just a few years after the country gained its independence from the Ottoman Empire. The book covers a wide range of topics related to Bulgarian society, culture, and politics during this period. Barkley provides a firsthand account of the country's struggle to establish itself as a new nation and the challenges it faced in the aftermath of the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-78. He also discusses the country's economic situation, the role of religion in Bulgarian society, and the customs and traditions of the Bulgarian people.Throughout the book, Barkley provides vivid descriptions of the Bulgarian landscape and the people he encountered during his time in the country. He also includes numerous illustrations and photographs that help to bring his experiences to life.Overall, Between The Danube And Black Sea: Or Five Years In Bulgaria (1876) is an important historical document that provides valuable insights into Bulgaria's early years as an independent nation. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Balkans.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: 1164586793
• ISBN13: 9781164586791
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 366 Pages
• Weight: 1.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"