The Mediterranean coast of Turkey, also known as the -Turquoise Coast, - is rich with natural beauty and historic remains. In the spring and summer of 1965 Michael Pereira set out to discover this region, before a government push to develop the area for tourism forever altered the landscape. Mountains and a Shore is Pereira's account of his travels.

Starting his journey in Antalya, Pereira crisscrosses the coast from Marmaris to Mersin. He travels by bus, lorry--even donkey--for he believes, -It is only by travelling in the same style as the people of the country that one can...