Cyprus
Our New Colony And What We Know About It (1878)
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Cyprus: Our New Colony And What We Know About It is a book written by Frederic Henry Fisher and first published in 1878. The book provides a comprehensive account of the island of Cyprus, which had recently become a British colony. Fisher, who was a British journalist and travel writer, covers a wide range of topics related to the island, including its history, geography, culture, economy, and political situation.The book begins with a brief overview of the island's history, from ancient times to the present day. Fisher then goes on to describe the island's geography, including its climate, fl...
Cyprus: Our New Colony And What We Know About It is a book written by Frederic Henry Fisher and first published in 1878. The book provides a comprehensive account of the island of Cyprus, which had recently become a British colony. Fisher, who was a British journalist and travel writer, covers a wide range of topics related to the island, including its history, geography, culture, economy, and political situation.The book begins with a brief overview of the island's history, from ancient times to the present day. Fisher then goes on to describe the island's geography, including its climate, flora, and fauna. He also provides detailed information about the various towns and villages on the island, as well as the people who live there.Fisher devotes several chapters to the island's economy, including its agriculture, mining, and trade. He describes the various crops grown on the island, such as grapes, olives, and citrus fruits, and discusses the importance of mining for copper and other minerals. He also provides information about the island's trade relations with other countries, particularly Britain.The book also covers the political situation on the island, including the role of the British colonial government and the relationship between the Greek and Turkish communities. Fisher discusses the challenges faced by the British in governing the island, as well as the tensions between the two communities and the efforts to maintain peace and stability.Overall, Cyprus: Our New Colony And What We Know About It provides a detailed and informative account of the island of Cyprus, its history, culture, economy, and political situation. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Cyprus or British colonialism in the 19th century.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.
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