Project Gutenberg 2005-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 820 Douglas, Norman 1868 1952 Douglass, George Norman Douglass, Norman Douglas, George Norman Old Calabria Eric Eldred "Old Calabria" by Norman Douglas is a travelogue written in the early 20th century that explores the cultural and historical landscapes of the Calabria region in southern Italy. The narrative provides a rich tapestry of observations, blending personal reflection with historical anecdotes, as the author ambles through towns steeped in ancient ruins, folklore, and the remnants of past civilizations. The book reveals Douglas’s affection for the locale and its unique character, illustrating the complex tapestry of influences from various cultures, such as the Saracens and the Normans. At the start of "Old Calabria," Douglas describes the town of Lucera, noting its mix of charm and neglect. He conveys a sense of the town’s unique character, detailing its architecture, public spaces, and the local populace's mannerisms. In his exploration, he introduces the custodian of the castle, who shares colorful yet dubious historical accounts, reflecting the blending of legend and fact typical of the region. As Douglas observes the landscapes and musings about the historical significance of figures like Frederick II, he paints an intricate portrait of a land rich in both beauty and a troubled past, setting the stage for deeper insights into Calabria's allure as the narrative progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 59.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Calabria (Italy) -- Description and travel Douglas, Norman, 1868-1952 -- Travel -- Italy -- Calabria DG Text Category: Travel Writing 925163 2025-07-03T11:03:58.105526 text/html 942896 2021-06-14T13:54:46 text/html 854521 2025-07-03T11:04:10.501502 application/epub+zip 854999 2025-07-03T11:04:00.570566 application/epub+zip 500235 2025-07-03T11:03:59.174518 application/epub+zip 1112718 2025-07-03T11:04:18.140462 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1059658 2025-07-03T11:04:09.588524 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 678777 2022-09-04T05:47:44.012832 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 860418 2025-07-03T11:03:56.835593 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 860195 2021-06-14T13:56:08 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18720 2025-07-03T11:04:18.267398 application/rdf+xml 10715 2025-07-03T11:03:59.709494 image/jpeg 3074 2025-07-03T11:03:59.441527 image/jpeg 360183 2021-06-14T13:56:37 application/octet-stream application/zip 720747 2021-06-14T13:56:58 application/octet-stream application/zip 789293 2025-07-03T11:03:58.253612 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