Project Gutenberg 2012-07-31 Public domain in the USA. 497 Riggs, Arthur Stanley 1879 1952 13000128 Vistas in Sicily Introduction -- Discovery -- Palermo -- A night of dissipation -- Cathedrals -- Palaces and people -- The plain of Panormos -- Around the island -- The road to Syracuse -- The harbor and the Anapo -- Syracuse the Pentapolis -- Catania and Mt. Ætna -- Taormina -- Some mountain vistas -- Lights and shades -- The city that was -- The northern shore -- The western shore -- Addio, Sicilia! Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images made available at The Internet Archive) "Vistas in Sicily" by Arthur Stanley Riggs is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. The book aims to illuminate the rich history, culture, and beauty of Sicily, a region often overlooked by American travelers. Throughout the narrative, Riggs seeks to explore the landscapes and people of this Mediterranean island, illustrating its varied architecture and the vibrancy of its customs. The opening of the book introduces the author’s journey to Sicily following a volcanic eruption around Naples. The narrative begins with the protagonist’s decision to explore this ‘dangerous unknown’, as they leave behind biases and preconceived notions about Sicilians. The initial impressions upon arrival in Palermo reflect a contrast between expectations and reality, with an emphasis on the enchanting vistas of Sicily and the warmth of its people. Riggs captures a sense of adventure and discovery, setting the stage for an exploration of the island's rich cultural tapestry, from its historical significance to its natural beauty. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/40381/40381-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 63.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Sicily (Italy) -- Description and travel DG Text Category: Travel Writing 502833 2025-08-16T11:14:03.445477 text/html 465426 2024-10-23T09:56:40 text/html 8304704 2025-08-16T11:14:13.643421 application/epub+zip 8294855 2025-08-16T11:14:05.278471 application/epub+zip 245117 2025-08-16T11:14:04.189462 application/epub+zip 8637369 2025-08-16T11:14:20.030372 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 8566992 2025-08-16T11:14:11.598409 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 350362 2022-09-18T13:12:20.742475 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 420509 2025-08-16T11:14:02.369485 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 420368 2012-07-31T08:33:12 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16341 2025-08-16T11:14:20.229367 application/rdf+xml 19128 2025-08-16T11:14:04.305428 image/jpeg 3451 2025-08-16T11:14:04.248435 image/jpeg 8251947 2025-08-16T11:14:03.690469 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