Herbs, Trees and Traditions of Cephalonia
"This book written by Anna - Maria Simpson seeks to increase the reader's enjoyment of the wild herbs and trees of Cephalonia by relating them to our historical background and traditions. The author, who lived for several years in Cephalonia, brings together the medicinal and culinary uses of wild plants together with culture and mythology. The way she treats the subject reflects her love for nature and customs of our island.
The text is enlivened by the very attractive drawings by Gerasimos Razis - Galiatsatos and many quotations from ancient Greek writers.
This interesting book is not only informative bur also is a voice awaking us to the beauty and importance of elements which day by day are vanished from our lives".
Staveris Constantine, Director of the Ecclesiastical Byzantine Museum, St Andrew's Monastery, Cephalonia.