From the author's Introduction." I do not intend to write a history of Cyprus, as authorities already exist that are well known, but were generally neglected until the British occupation rescued them from from secluded bookshelves. Even had I presumed to write as a historian, the task would have been impossible, as I am at the moment excluded from the world in the precincts of the monastery of Troodissa amongst the heights of ancient Olympus...... I shall describe Cyprus expressing the opinions which I formed upon the spot with the results of my experience...."

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