Travelers about folk healing of the Crimean Tatars (second half of the 19th century)
Journal: Crimean Historical Review
Year: 2019

The object of this study is various guides and travel notes about the Crimea of the imperial period. These travelogues present a special picture of the daily life of the Crimean Tatars. In the 19th century, Crimean Tatars had interesting and original traditions of medical practices. This literature has stories about the life style of the Crimean Tatars, their attitude towards diseases and methods of healing. The authors of travel notes looked at the external image of the Crimean Tatars, at their