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100 1 _aAnonymous
245 1 4 _aEen uitstapje naar Siciliƫ :
_bDe Aarde en haar Volken, 1868
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2022-10-24
508 _aJeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg
520 _a"Een uitstapje naar Siciliƫ" by Anonymous is a travelogue written in the mid-19th century. The work provides an account of a journey through Sicily, focusing on the multifaceted character of the island, its people, and the compelling backdrop of its history and landscape, particularly during the volcanic activity of Mount Etna in 1865. Likely, the narrative encompasses the personal experiences and observations of the author, documenting both the beauty and the social complexities of Sicilian life. The opening of the book sets the stage for a vivid exploration of Palermo, the capital of Sicily. The narrator describes the first impressions upon arrival, noting the contrast between the alluring natural beauty and the harsh reality of the city's inhabitants, who are depicted as burdened by poverty and superstition. There are reflections on social issues, such as the presence of the mafia and the struggles related to crime and poverty, alongside descriptions of local customs and architecture. A young doctor from Piedmont serves as a guide, revealing the grim social landscape whilst also hinting at the transformative potential of education and civilization in overcoming the profound difficulties on the island. This combination of rich cultural detail and insightful commentary paints a picture of a Sicily that is both enchanting and troubled. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cNetherlands: H. D. Tjeenk Willink & Zn., 1918
653 _aSicily (Italy) -- Description and travel
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69221
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