A Nook In The Apennines: Or A Summer Beneath The Chestnuts (1879)

By Lucy E. Baxter and Leader Scott

Book Overview

A Nook in the Apennines is a travelogue written by Scott, Leader in 1879. The book describes the author's summer spent in the Apennine Mountains in Italy, where he rented a small cottage surrounded by chestnut trees. The book is a detailed account of his experiences living in the Italian countryside, including his interactions with the locals, the food he ate, and the natural beauty of the region. The author also provides historical and cultural context to the area, discussing the various towns and villages he visited, as well as the customs and traditions of the people who live there. Overall, A Nook in the Apennines is a charming and insightful book that offers a glimpse into life in rural Italy during the late 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164541900
• ISBN13: 9781164541905
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 330 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"