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100 1 _aRiggs, Arthur Stanley,
_d1879-1952
245 1 0 _aVistas in Sicily
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2012-07-31
505 0 _aIntroduction -- Discovery -- Palermo -- A night of dissipation -- Cathedrals -- Palaces and people -- The plain of Panormos -- Around the island -- The road to Syracuse -- The harbor and the Anapo -- Syracuse the Pentapolis -- Catania and Mt. Ætna -- Taormina -- Some mountain vistas -- Lights and shades -- The city that was -- The northern shore -- The western shore -- Addio, Sicilia!
508 _aProduced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images made available at The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Vistas in Sicily" by Arthur Stanley Riggs is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. The book aims to illuminate the rich history, culture, and beauty of Sicily, a region often overlooked by American travelers. Throughout the narrative, Riggs seeks to explore the landscapes and people of this Mediterranean island, illustrating its varied architecture and the vibrancy of its customs. The opening of the book introduces the author’s journey to Sicily following a volcanic eruption around Naples. The narrative begins with the protagonist’s decision to explore this ‘dangerous unknown’, as they leave behind biases and preconceived notions about Sicilians. The initial impressions upon arrival in Palermo reflect a contrast between expectations and reality, with an emphasis on the enchanting vistas of Sicily and the warmth of its people. Riggs captures a sense of adventure and discovery, setting the stage for an exploration of the island's rich cultural tapestry, from its historical significance to its natural beauty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSicily (Italy) -- Description and travel
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40381
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