Project Gutenberg 2015-05-27 Public domain in the USA. 664 Gregorovius, Ferdinand 1821 1891 Gregorovius, Ferdinando Gregorovius, Ferdinand Adolf Corsi, Mario 1882 1954 Passeggiate per l'Italia, vol. 5 Produced by Carlo Traverso, Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Passeggiate per l'Italia, vol. 5" by Ferdinand Gregorovius is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book serves as a vivid travelogue that details the author's explorations and observations of various sites in Italy, particularly focusing on Girgenti (Agrigento) and its historical significance. The work intricately weaves together personal experiences with rich historical context, making it a compelling resource for those interested in both travel and Italian history. The opening of this volume recounts Gregorovius's journey from Palermo to Girgenti on horseback, accompanied by a local guide. He describes the stunning Sicilian landscape, from mountainous terrains to lush plains, as he traverses through towns like Alcamo and Segesta. His prose is imbued with observations of the natural beauty, ancient ruins, and the tragic history of Agrigento, setting the stage for a detailed exploration of its monumental temples and the philosophical legacy of figures like Empedocles. This introductory passage invites readers to appreciate not only the physical journey but also the deeper reflections on time, culture, and human endeavors within the timeless Italian landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 36.7 (College-level). Difficult to read. it Italy -- Description and travel DG Text IT Viaggi Category: Travel Writing Category: History - European 351302 2025-08-19T15:00:37.875759 text/html 326469 2024-10-24T17:28:31 text/html 266691 2025-08-19T15:00:42.936736 application/epub+zip 264196 2025-08-19T15:00:38.913765 application/epub+zip 203826 2025-08-19T15:00:38.417774 application/epub+zip 355703 2025-08-19T15:00:46.365735 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 330498 2025-08-19T15:00:42.448730 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 270757 2022-09-22T08:58:29.323094 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 316758 2025-08-19T15:00:37.402761 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 296855 2024-10-24T17:28:31 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17491 2025-08-19T15:00:46.527701 application/rdf+xml 8653 2025-08-19T15:00:38.510719 image/jpeg 2134 2025-08-19T15:00:38.463760 image/jpeg 253396 2025-08-19T15:00:37.921761 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 de.wikipedia it.wikipedia