Published in 1906, this work offers a fascinating glimpse into the cultural and natural beauty of Bosnia and Herzegovina during the final years of the Austro-Hungarian empire. The author, Maude M. Holbach, was an English painter and writer who traveled extensively throughout the Balkans during her lifetime. Her account is filled with vivid descriptions of the people, landscapes, and customs of the region, making it a valuable primary source for scholars and general readers alike. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.