The book THE IONIAN ISLANDS by Tertius T.C. Kendrick, Esq., published in London 1822 is available to view online for FREE. This book is an Englishman’s view of the Ionian Islands in the 1820s.  It is not always favorable to the Greek inhabitants but does give insight into the British view and their opinions that the Greeks living on these islands need the British there to help them be more civilized.  It gives you a feel for the type of prejudice your ancestors may have experienced in their own land. I have included some excerpts from the Preface of the book.  “The character of the Septinsulars is faithfully described.  I have given no vent to personal dislike or prejudice:  a residence of some years amongst them, has given me an opportunity of judging accurately of their disposition, which is now altogether as bad as their worth in ancient time was great.  The almost Hottentot customs of the peasantry, are a striking proof of their masters ...