The Papacostas Family: Of Arachova Nafpaktias - 1800 to 1940

This is the story of the Papacostas family from Arachova Nafpaktias (Naupaktias) as written by Andreas K. Papacostas, and translated by Demetri N. Papacostas. It traces the growth and struggles of a family that was established after the mysterious arrival of two brothers just before 1800, from a different part of Greece to this mountainous, rugged territory of Arachova. At the time of their arrival this part of Greece was in great turmoil. The Greek nation awakened to its ethnic identity and destiny and it was fighting for independence from Ottoman slavery. The story traces the generations well into the mid 20th century thru the recollections of stories Andreas K. Papacostas heard from his grandparents and from his own experience. If your name is Papacostas, (Papakostas), Kalogeroyiannis or even Karametas, there is the strong likelihood this book is about your grandparents. Read more