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100 1 _aGregorovius, Ferdinand,
_d1821-1891
245 1 0 _aPasseggiate per l'Italia, vol. 5
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
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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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2015-05-27
508 _aProduced by Carlo Traverso, Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Passeggiate per l'Italia, vol. 5" by Ferdinand Gregorovius is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book serves as a vivid travelogue that details the author's explorations and observations of various sites in Italy, particularly focusing on Girgenti (Agrigento) and its historical significance. The work intricately weaves together personal experiences with rich historical context, making it a compelling resource for those interested in both travel and Italian history. The opening of this volume recounts Gregorovius's journey from Palermo to Girgenti on horseback, accompanied by a local guide. He describes the stunning Sicilian landscape, from mountainous terrains to lush plains, as he traverses through towns like Alcamo and Segesta. His prose is imbued with observations of the natural beauty, ancient ruins, and the tragic history of Agrigento, setting the stage for a detailed exploration of its monumental temples and the philosophical legacy of figures like Empedocles. This introductory passage invites readers to appreciate not only the physical journey but also the deeper reflections on time, culture, and human endeavors within the timeless Italian landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aItaly -- Description and travel
700 1 _aCorsi, Mario,
_d1882-1954
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49062
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