A Journey Home Turns Dangerous
On September 3, 1901, several teachers, including Miss Ellen M. Stone, had just finished attending a summer training school for teachers in Bansko, Bulgaria....
Close Encounters with Danger
During my years of missionary work in the Balkans, I have often come close to danger. Once, I had to spend the night in...
Most Impressive Treasure a Throne of Gold and Jewels
The most stunning and impressive item in the Ottoman treasury is a magnificent golden throne. It is said to be made entirely of solid...
Strict Rules for Visiting the Treasury
In Constantinople, ordinary people are not allowed to enter the Sultan's treasury. Only the families of foreign diplomats may be allowed to visit. No...
Fire and Neglect in the Ancient Buildings
In August 1863, a fire destroyed or badly damaged many of the ancient buildings. Today, most of these buildings look old and worn. Their...
Facing the Dogs
With little belief that it would work, but with the quickness of a man in a comic opera, I sat down. Just in case...
A Day in the Bazaar
One day, I walk by the bazaar without going in. The next day, I stroll along with a friend. We pass the store, and...
The Road to Ochrida
The road we traveled was clear and easy to follow. It curved around long hills that had no trees. Goatherds, people living a simple...
Kirk Kilise Wine and Its Secret
The wine from Kirk Kilise is very good. However, most Turks don’t drink wine—they are mostly teetotalers. So, the wine is taken to the...
The Dreary Landscape
The sky was gray, and the wind howled. The land looked dull and lifeless. The Turkish villages were messy, made up of mud huts....
