This book is a travelogue of Curtis's journey around the Black Sea in the early 1900s. With detailed descriptions of the people, places, and cultures he encounters, the book provides a fascinating glimpse into a complex and diverse region of the world. A must-read for armchair travelers and anyone interested in the history and culture of the Black Sea region. 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.