Reviews for
A
Traveler's Two Sicillies
by William J. Bonville
"A good writer who emphasizes historical
perspectives and gives sound advice, Bonville is informal
and ardent in his enthusiasm for the sites and culture of
Sicily. Chatty, romantic and mildly erudite, this book is
for the casual, earthy traveler who enjoys sedate adventure
and discovery....and (wishes to) absorb the rich culture
and lasting beauty of these overlooked provinces. ..It's
a lovely book..."
- Carolyn I. Alexander, Small Press
“Sicilian Walks...literally takes one on a walk through
history. As a practical guide to the island, the volume
suggests itineraries for visitors with special interests
as well as general tourists.”
- Fitchburg, MA, Sentinel and Enterprise
"An erudite travel guide to the Southern Italy, Palermo-Naples
region so filled with history. Here are walking tours, explorations....that
combine a vivid sense of ancient and modern times. Bonville
has a nice, easy gait to his writing as he brings to life
the captivating, almost dreamlike arena that was a Greek-Roman
battleground... Bonville has a real feel for history."
- The Bookreader
“A practical handbook for specific, self-guided explorations
for both the leisurely and energetic walker... A feast of
background on the culture and history of which one partakes
whenever afoot in the Two Sicilies.”
- Italian Tribune News
“For those who truly want to savor the fabled island
and nearby mainland....”
- Sicilia Parra
“What Bonville’s book reveals is a fascinating
land with a remarkable history... It is a travel book that
meets history and its personalities first hand on the scene
of events. Suddenly history becomes dramatically alive.”
- Montachusetts Times
“How much I enjoyed reading your Sicilian
walks. This is an extraordinarily fine work, written in
an elegant and engaging style. I found myself reading it
late into the night, and spending days talking with family
members and friends about it.”
- Stephen M. Shapiro, Chicago IL
“I loved Sicilian Walks, specifically because of the
history and culture details.”
- Zelda Nola, Brooklyn NY
I wish now I had saved several other comments and reports
by readers, one of whom even sent me a photo of himself
and friend, taken appreciatively at a site they said they
would have missed but for my book.
- Bill
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