The Greek Islands by Durrell, Lawrence - 1980

New York: Viking/ Studio Press, 1980 There are about two thousand Greek Islands, and every year more tourists visit them, some to study the past, some to sail from island to island, some to marvel at the architecture or the abundance of wild flowers, some to bask in the heat or bathe amid incomparable scenery. Fortunately many islands are still unspoilt. Nowhere else has the same kind of heady, unforgettable appeal for both young and old. Lawrence Durrell lived in the Greek islands for many years."Drawing upon personal experiences and repeated visits, Durrell explores the landscape, history, mythology, architecture and archaeological heritage of the Greek Islands.287p. Illus (some col.). Trade Paperback. Fine.