- Paperback: 432 pages
- Publisher: Methuen Publishing Ltd; New edition edition (10 Jan 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0413522105
- ISBN-13: 978-0413522108
- Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 13 x 2.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 436,397 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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When the Autostrade del Sole extended south from Naples to the Reggio di Calabria, H.V. Morton seized the chance to explore a part of Italy that was comparatively unknown. He went from the "heel" to the "toe" of Italy and explored the undeveloped rivers of the Tyrrhenian and Ionian coastlines, met local peoples and learned about their traditions and folklore, and discovered an Italy not previously exposed to travellers.
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28 of 30 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A classic, if somewhat dated, account of some Italian regions that are hardly discussed in the mountain of books on Italy. Morton's style ties both a narrative description with historical anecdotes, probably familiar to those who have read his other books. The book was very helpful in planning a trip through Calabria, Basilicata, Puglia, and Campania.
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I am going on a touring holiday in Southern Italy later this year and was recommended to read this book by a Saga agent.
I found the style very easy and have learnt a lot about the region's history and local colour. Although the book was written in the late sixties and things will definitely have moved on since then, especially in tourism, I'm hoping that knowing how it was then will prove interesing when I see it today.
The history will still be relevant of course.
No pictures in this book, just a map at the beginning which is helpful, but the author is able to paint pictures with words. It has made me keen to get there.
I found the style very easy and have learnt a lot about the region's history and local colour. Although the book was written in the late sixties and things will definitely have moved on since then, especially in tourism, I'm hoping that knowing how it was then will prove interesing when I see it today.
The history will still be relevant of course.
No pictures in this book, just a map at the beginning which is helpful, but the author is able to paint pictures with words. It has made me keen to get there.
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46 of 46 people found the following review helpful
A Classic on Southern Italy
22 Mar 2004
Format:Paperback
"A Traveller in Southern Italy" carries on in the fine tradition of "A Traveller in Rome" and the imprecisely-named "A Traveller in Italy." Like them, "A Traveller in Southern Italy" is as entertaining as it is enlightening, and it is immensely sad that, unlike them, it is still out of print in the US (it is in print in the UK). I write this review in homage to a writer who has given me so much pleasure and in the hopes that his third Traveller book on Italy will be reprinted in the near future.
In case you're new to H.V. Morton, you should be aware that his "Traveller" books are not traditional guide books, but rather accounts of his travels into which he seamlessly weaves descriptions, observations, and fascinating history. For example, his discussion of Mount Vesuvius begins with an amusing account of his arduous trek up to the top, proceeds to a reflection on how modern man is tougher than his ancestors (the young Goethe was pulled to the top hanging onto the belt of a guide), detours to a pleasant Vesuvius story concerning the 18th century Mrs. Thrale, and concludes with a dramatic description of Vesuvius's eruption as seen through the eyes of Pliny the Elder, who died trying to rescue Pompeians by ship. I read this book before a trip to southern Italy last fall and was glad I did. Morton's wonderful narrative on Paestum gave life to my trip to this lovely 6C BC Greek site south of Salerno, his insights into the Neapolitan persona delighted me, and his account of Cumae, the very ancient shrine of the Sibyl, beckoned to me. However, because the book was first published in 1969, there are some lacunae in it: for example, his account of Reggio di Calabria lacks a description of the magnificent 5C BC bronze Riace Warriors which were pulled out of the Mediterranean in 1972 and which would surely have made Morton swoon if he ever saw them.
This argues strongly for supplementing your research with, say the Michelin Green Guide. But if you can get your hands on a copy of this splendid book by H.V. Morton, you will find that reading it is like taking a vacation in your armchair.
Great classic
23 Mar 2011
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MOrton's books are so hard to find and since they were republished, more people will be able to discover his talent with another type of guide to many places in the world. Very informative and full of facts and history.
Travel writing at it's best and most eloquent
24 Sep 2010
Format:Paperback
Again, Mr. Morton has presented a travel guide in the most eloquent manner. Lovely to read, without all of the "Where's the closest MacDonalds" information that fills so many of the current travel guides.
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