SCHMIDT BERNHARD, "Die Insel Zakynthos: Erlebtes und Erforschtes", Freiburg: Friedrich Ernst Fehsenfeld, 1899. First and only edition. 8vo, complete. pp.,xii, 177. Contemporary binding, giltet title over spine, ex libris stricker,text clean and fine condition. Schmidt (1837-1917) spent several years in Zakynthos and studied the island.This early and very detailed account for the island is full with rich information about its natural landscape (climate, flora, fauna, maritime environment), the historical, political and religious developments that took place over the island.He provides detailed descriptions of all the places and his account is the first comprehensive account for Zakinthos. VERY RARE