By The Ionian Sea

""By The Ionian Sea"" is a travelogue written by George Gissing, an English novelist and travel writer. The book describes his journey through the Ionian Islands, situated off the west coast of Greece, during the late 19th century. Gissing's vivid descriptions of the landscape, people, and culture of the islands provide readers with a unique and immersive experience of the region. He explores the islands' history, architecture, and customs, as well as the impact of tourism and modernization on the traditional way of life. The book is a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era and a must-read for anyone interested in travel writing or Greek culture.The waiter -- perhaps he was the landlord, I left this doubt unsolved -- brought me a cup of coffee; dirtier and more shabbily apparelled man I have never looked upon; viler coffee I never drank. Then I descended into the gloom of the street. The familiar odours breathed upon me with pungent freshness, wafted hither and thither on a mountain breeze. A glance upwards at the narrow strip of sky showed a grey-coloured dawn, prelude, I feared, of a dull day.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.