Gell, William: The geography and antiquities of Ithaca (London, 1807)

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highest antiquity, was erected on one of the eminences in
the vicinity of the plain. The territory of Same was rugged
and lofty,1 and we accordingly see nothing approaching to
a plain, except near the site of the magazines. The city
probably stood on the first or second hill, between the num-
bers 21 and 27- There is a road toward Argostoli, the
present capital of the island, passing the mountains near
a little building, seen upon the hill to the left of Same.

Proceeding to the right, on the coast of Cephallonia,
a small bay is seen, bearing due west, and at the head of
it, among fruit trees and terraces, is the village of Plagia,
or Pelagia. Higher up on the hills to the right is seen the
large village of Komitata, containing about 150 houses.

More habitations are visible when the atmosphere is clear,
and among the villages one has the name of Dolicha. In the
centre of the channel is seen a sandy islet, called Dascallio,
bearing N. 26° W. decorated with a little chapel. It con-
tains no port nor shelter for boats.

Beyond, to the right of Dascallio, is seen the northern
cape of Cephallonia, and the point forming one of the

1 Od.4. 845.