On this day in 1937, reviewers noted that the three years which Mr. Rupert Gunnis had taken in compiling his latest book of travel, Historic Cyprus had been amply rewarded:
Although this is aptly termed the first official guide to Cyprus, it bears the hallmark of intense study and is highly entertaining.
The author, who is Inspector of Antiquities on the Island, has been granted singular facilities for obtaining the fullest information on his subjects, and he has exploited these with gratifying results.
As far as Mr. Gunnis aware, this is the first and only complete survey of every village and monastery, church or mosque in Cyprus, and he has completed his formidable task with meticulous care.
Although Mr. Gunnis warns in his preface that the book should be treated purely guide and read in small portions, one is apt to think that his modesty clouds his appreciation of his own work, and from the first chapter one becomes intrigued with this delightful island which has been described as a little world in itself.
The book is admirably Illustrated with photographs, whilst the map of the Island, which is included at-the end, facilitates the reader’s task in following Mr. Gunnis his travels.