by John Keahey
This is the second introduction to Sicily that I read to while on our trip to Italy/Sicily. This was by far the better book. The author describes the country of Sicily as he has discovered it during several visits to the country, interacting with the locals and through research about the country.
He does a great job of describing the complicated history of the country, describing the spirit of the people and giving an affectionate description of some of the towns and cities and local customs. He also talks about some of Sicily's most famous writers and other artists.
He includes some folklore, anecdotes and recipes. It was an interesting and engaging introduction to the country.
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