On a Far-off Island
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Introduction
On a Far-off Island
Arrival – An Ill Wind
Exceeding Loveliness – A Seven-hour Row
Turkish Rule – Parliament Pandemonium – The Dishonorable Deacon
The Turkish Governor (the Cream)
Old Koubís – His "Bride"
The Greek Interpreter – Our Third Friend
The House at Volá – The Old Crones
House of Mourning – Our Party (Giving a Table)
Murder Attempt – Inheritance
Picnic at Kera Panagiá – Hermit-monk Vasili – His Tragic Story
Burial Rituals – The Hired Mourner – Superstitions – Disinterment
Extortion by Soothsayers, Priests and Prophets
Music – Mantinada – The Murder at Volá
Game of Swing – Ditties
Easter in Olympus
Making of Candles – Dying Easter Eggs
Whitewashing Houses - Baking Day
Arrival of the Shepherds
Roasting the Lambs
Dancing in the Square
Ritual of the Family Tomb
Pilgrimage to Diaphane – A Night of Revelry
Launching of the 'Madonna of Diaphane' – Paradise in Diaphane
Index of Photographs and Illustrations