Project Gutenberg 2001-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 344 Butler, Samuel 1835 1902 Cellarius Alps and Sanctuaries of Piedmont and the Canton Ticino Transcribed from the 1913 A. C. Fifield edition by David Price "Alps and Sanctuaries of Piedmont and the Canton Ticino" by Samuel Butler is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. This work reflects Butler's deep affection for Italy and its landscapes, focusing particularly on the Alpine regions of Piedmont and Ticino. The book captures his observations of the people, culture, and natural beauty of the area, blending personal anecdotes with thoughtful commentary on the places he visits. The opening of the book offers a prelude to Butler’s experiences in the Italian Alps, establishing his background and the motivation behind his exploration of this region. He describes his frequent visits to various locales, starting with Faido, emphasizing its Italian character despite being politically Swiss. The narrative is rich with descriptions of the scenery, culture, and architectural structures, interspersed with personal encounters that illuminate the daily lives of the local people. Butler's keen observation and artistic sensibilities convey his appreciation for both the beauty and complexity of his surroundings, setting the stage for a captivating journey through the heart of the Alps. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 71.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Monasteries -- Alps Piedmont (Italy) -- Description and travel Ticino (Switzerland) -- Description and travel Butler, Samuel, 1835-1902 -- Travel -- Italy -- Piedmont Butler, Samuel, 1835-1902 -- Travel -- Switzerland -- Ticino DG Text Category: Travel Writing 660636 2025-08-01T13:57:17.445207 text/html 642810 2019-09-26T17:30:52 text/html 25807342 2019-09-26T17:31:06 text/html application/zip 26000691 2025-08-01T13:57:39.243084 application/epub+zip 25953842 2025-08-01T13:57:22.142156 application/epub+zip 301828 2025-08-01T13:57:19.448177 application/epub+zip 26050921 2025-08-01T13:57:50.685054 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 25932968 2025-08-01T13:57:33.421121 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 392490 2022-09-02T04:46:51.885955 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 520183 2025-08-01T13:57:14.777235 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 520288 2019-09-26T17:30:27 text/plain; charset=utf-8 199663 2019-09-26T17:31:05 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 19085 2025-08-01T13:57:51.152017 application/rdf+xml 11337 2025-08-01T13:57:19.600193 image/jpeg 2479 2025-08-01T13:57:19.524176 image/jpeg 26021090 2025-08-01T13:57:18.201193 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia