A Little Pilgrimage in Italy by Olave M. Potter
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| Author | Potter, Olave M. (Olave Muriel) |
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| Illustrator | Makino, Yoshio, 1874-1956 |
| Title | A Little Pilgrimage in Italy |
| Note | Reading ease score: 59.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Contents | Arezzo -- Cortona -- Perugia -- Todi -- Siena and the Palio -- San Gimignano delle Belle Torri -- Monte Oliveto Maggiore -- Chiusi -- Hannibal's Thrasymene -- Assisi -- Gubbio -- Ancona -- Loreto -- Ravenna -- The Republic of San Marino -- Urbino -- Foligno -- Clitumnus -- Spoleto -- The Falls of Terni -- Narni -- Orvieto: The City of Woe -- Viterbo -- Rome. |
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| Summary | "A Little Pilgrimage in Italy" by Olave M. Potter is a travel memoir written in the early 20th century. This book chronicles the journey of three pilgrims as they explore the less-traveled towns and landscapes of Italy, aiming to discover beauty, history, and perhaps a sense of happiness amidst the backdrop of the Middle Ages. The author invites readers to tag along on an enlightening adventure filled with vivid imagery and reflections on the places visited. The opening of the memoir sets the tone for a leisurely exploration of Italy's charming landscapes, beginning in Genoa, where the characters meet. They quickly express their collective desire to uncover the joys of life beyond bustling cities, leaning into the warmth of rural settings and the simple pleasures of nature. Potter charmingly contrasts the interest in grand cities like Florence and Rome with the serene allure of smaller towns, emphasizing a longing for peace and beauty. This portion introduces the author’s musings and captures the essence of their quest, which concludes with mentions of places like Umbria, where the heart seems to reveal timeless contentment. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DG: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta |
| Subject | Italy -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 46092 |
| Release Date | Jun 24, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 170 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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