Book
Travels in Montenegro, containing a topographical, picturesque, and statistical account of that hitherto undescribed country
Printed for R. Phillips • London • Published In 1820 • Pages: iv, 108
By: Vialla de Sommieres, L. C..
Abstract
This is an account of the travels in Montenegro by an officer in the French army, and Governor of the Province of Cattaro. Invited to visit the country by the Montenegrin Bishop (Vladika), the author travels by foot into the rugged interior noting all he observes, including landscapes, plants, villages, dress, land use, fishing, and exports. He relates recent wartime exploits of the Montenegrins against the Turks. Also, he relates various personal conversations with locals, including the Vladika, and most interestly, witnesses the adjudication of a feud.
- HRAF PubDate
- 1997
- Region
- Europe
- Sub Region
- Southeastern Europe
- Document Type
- Book
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Government Official
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Ian Skoggard ; 1996
- Field Date
- circa 1810
- Coverage Date
- 1797-1812
- Coverage Place
- Serbia and Montenegro
- Notes
- by Col. L. C. Vialla de Sommières
- Transtation of: Voyage historique et politique au Montenegro
- LCCN
- 65078423
- LCSH
- Montenegrins