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In the Abruzzi
A wild land that stands as both backdrop and heart of travel, the Abruzzi unfold in this vivid, observational account.
From Rome’s edge to the Adriatic coast, the hills and valleys shape a difficult, beautiful landscape where history, art, and daily life mingle against dramatic skies. The prose traces topography, people, and the changing access to this rugged region, inviting readers to see how wild places test and reward those who seek them.
The book surveys deep layers of culture—ancient ruins, scattered relics of great art, and the stubborn vitality of rural communities. It considers how travelers, locals, and memory intersect in places like mountain sanctuaries, feuds of old towns, and the busy rhythms of modern life meeting a landscape that remains largely pristine. Readers will meet shepherds, hermits, priests, and the ordinary visitors who wander these routes, every scene offering a window into a region that holds both challenge and charm. A grounded portrait of the Abruzzi’s topography and how it shapes travelVivid sketches of towns, sanctuaries, and the people who keep their traditionsReflections on art, history, and the enduring pull of a wild, less-visited ItalyContext on how past events and local memory color the present landscape Ideal for readers who want a thoughtful, travel-led look at a dramatic Italian region, where nature and culture intertwine at every turn.
From Rome’s edge to the Adriatic coast, the hills and valleys shape a difficult, beautiful landscape where history, art, and daily life mingle against dramatic skies. The prose traces topography, people, and the changing access to this rugged region, inviting readers to see how wild places test and reward those who seek them.
The book surveys deep layers of culture—ancient ruins, scattered relics of great art, and the stubborn vitality of rural communities. It considers how travelers, locals, and memory intersect in places like mountain sanctuaries, feuds of old towns, and the busy rhythms of modern life meeting a landscape that remains largely pristine. Readers will meet shepherds, hermits, priests, and the ordinary visitors who wander these routes, every scene offering a window into a region that holds both challenge and charm. A grounded portrait of the Abruzzi’s topography and how it shapes travelVivid sketches of towns, sanctuaries, and the people who keep their traditionsReflections on art, history, and the enduring pull of a wild, less-visited ItalyContext on how past events and local memory color the present landscape Ideal for readers who want a thoughtful, travel-led look at a dramatic Italian region, where nature and culture intertwine at every turn.
346 pages, Paperback
First published January 28, 2010
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