Alps And Sanctuaries Of Piedmont And The Canton Ticino, Op. 6 (1913)

""Alps and Sanctuaries of Piedmont and the Canton Ticino, Op. 6"" is a travelogue written by Samuel Butler in 1913. The book is an account of the author's journey through the mountains and valleys of Piedmont, a region in northwestern Italy, and the Canton Ticino, a region in southern Switzerland. Butler's writing is descriptive and vivid, painting a picture of the stunning landscapes and quaint towns he encounters on his travels. He also explores the history and culture of the region, particularly the religious sanctuaries that dot the landscape. The book is divided into four sections, each detailing a different leg of Butler's journey. In the first section, he travels through the Susa Valley and visits the Sacra di San Michele, a medieval monastery perched on a mountaintop. In the second section, he explores the Val Pellice and Val Chisone valleys, home to a number of Protestant Waldensian communities. The third section takes Butler across the border into Switzerland, where he visits the town of Bellinzona and its impressive castles. Finally, in the fourth section, he returns to Italy and explores the Val d'Ossola and the Val Formazza, both known for their natural beauty and religious sites. Overall, ""Alps and Sanctuaries of Piedmont and the Canton Ticino, Op. 6"" is a fascinating and engaging travelogue that offers a glimpse into the history, culture, and natural beauty of a lesser-known region of Europe.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.