A Description of the Present State of Samos, Nicaria, Patmos, and Mount Athos (1678)

""A Description Of The Present State Of Samos, Nicaria, Patmos, And Mount Athos"" is a book written by Joseph Georgirenes in 1678. The book provides a detailed account of the state of the islands of Samos, Nicaria, Patmos, and Mount Athos during the late 17th century. Georgirenes, a Greek Orthodox monk, provides a comprehensive description of the geography, history, and culture of these islands. He describes the natural resources, the economy, the social structure, and the religious practices of the inhabitants. He also provides an account of the political and military events that had an impact on these islands.The book is particularly valuable for its description of Mount Athos, a monastic community that has been a center of Orthodox Christianity for over a thousand years. Georgirenes provides a detailed account of the monasteries, the daily life of the monks, and the religious practices that are still observed today.Overall, ""A Description Of The Present State Of Samos, Nicaria, Patmos, And Mount Athos"" is a valuable historical document that provides a glimpse into the life and culture of these islands during the late 17th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Greece, the Orthodox Church, or the Mediterranean world.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.