This travelogue follows William S. Wickenden's journey through the Caucasus region, as he explores the customs and traditions of the people who live there. Along the way, he faces many challenges, from navigating rugged terrain to battling illness. Through it all, Wickenden maintains a sense of humor and a sense of wonder, making this an engaging read. 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.