Old Calabria

Old Calabria is a travelogue written by the British writer and journalist Norman Douglas. The book was first published in 1915 and is considered a classic of travel literature. The book is a vivid and detailed account of Douglas’ travels in Calabria, a region in southern Italy, during the early 20th century.Douglas’ writing style is descriptive and poetic, and he paints a rich and colorful picture of the people, landscapes, and customs of Calabria. He explores the region’s history, culture, and folklore, and provides fascinating insights into the daily lives of the people who live there.The book is divided into chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Calabrian life. Douglas covers topics such as the region’s food and wine, its architecture and art, its music and dance, and its religious traditions. He also delves into the region’s history, including its ancient Greek and Roman roots, and its more recent struggles with poverty and political unrest.Old Calabria is a captivating and insightful book that offers a unique glimpse into a little-known corner of Italy. It is a must-read for anyone interested in travel writing, history, or Italian culture.It was here, yesterday, that I came upon an unexpected sight--an army of workmen engaged in burrowing furiously into the bowels of Mother Earth. They told me that this tunnel would presently become one of the arteries of that vast system, the Apulian Aqueduct. The discovery accorded with my Roman mood, for the conception and execution alike of this grandiose project are worthy of the Romans. Three provinces where, in years of drought, wine is cheaper than water, are being irrigated--in the teeth of great difficulties of engineering and finance. Among other things, there are 213 kilometres of subterranean tunnellings to be built; eleven thousand workmen are employed; the cost is estimated at 125 million francs.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.