02390cam a22003493u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000031001122450059001432640051002023000047002533360026003003370026003263380036003525000031003885080067004195201202004865340045016886530024017336530047017576530051018046530061018556530065019168560042019819990017020232576UtSlPG20260610133100.0mcr n260607r2001||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDG1 aButler, Samuel,d1835-190210aAlps and Sanctuaries of Piedmont and the Canton Ticino 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2001  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2001-04-01  aTranscribed from the 1913 A. C. Fifield edition by David Price  a"Alps and Sanctuaries of Piedmont and the Canton Ticino" by Samuel Butler is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. This work reflects Butler's deep affection for Italy and its landscapes, focusing particularly on the Alpine regions of Piedmont and Ticino. The book captures his observations of the people, culture, and natural beauty of the area, blending personal anecdotes with thoughtful commentary on the places he visits.  The opening of the book offers a prelude to Butler’s experiences in the Italian Alps, establishing his background and the motivation behind his exploration of this region. He describes his frequent visits to various locales, starting with Faido, emphasizing its Italian character despite being politically Swiss. The narrative is rich with descriptions of the scenery, culture, and architectural structures, interspersed with personal encounters that illuminate the daily lives of the local people. Butler's keen observation and artistic sensibilities convey his appreciation for both the beauty and complexity of his surroundings, setting the stage for a captivating journey through the heart of the Alps. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aMonasteries -- Alps  aPiedmont (Italy) -- Description and travel  aTicino (Switzerland) -- Description and travel  aButler, Samuel, 1835-1902 -- Travel -- Italy -- Piedmont  aButler, Samuel, 1835-1902 -- Travel -- Switzerland -- Ticino40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2576  c44657d44657