Italian Alps by Douglas William Freshfield
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"Italian Alps" by Douglas William Freshfield is a travelogue written in the late 19th century. This work presents an in-depth exploration of the picturesque mountain regions of Ticino, Lombardy, the Trentino, and Venetia in Italy. The author aims to provide a rich, descriptive guide to areas less familiar to English-speaking mountaineers, thereby blending personal experience with detailed observations of the captivating landscapes and cultural nuances found in the Italian Alps. At the
start of the text, Freshfield offers insights into the allure of the Italian Alps, contrasting them with the more frequented Swiss peaks. He reflects on personal experiences that foster a yearning for the vibrant and warm Italian valleys after time spent in the colder Swiss terrains. The opening chapters introduce specific locales like the Val Maggia, highlighting both their natural beauty and the unique cultural elements present within these mountains. The author expresses a desire to fill the gap in English Alpine literature, preparing his audience for a journey through the lesser-known valleys and peaks, while simultaneously addressing practicalities for those seeking adventure in these majestic regions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Freshfield, Douglas William, 1845-1934 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Italian Alps Sketches in the Mountains of Ticino, Lombardy, the Trentino, and Venetia |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (archive.org) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DG: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta |
| Subject | Alps, Italian (Italy) -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 45972 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-45972-1 |
| Release Date | Jun 14, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 674 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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