Excerpt from The Robbers' Cave
Si, signore, answered the Calabrese, pointing onwards with his whip to a small irregularly built house, which seemed wedged between two masses of rock overgrown with cactus, and which was so much of the colour of the cliffs, that one might fancy that it had grown out of them.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book plunges you into the heart of 19th-century Calabria, a land of breathtaking beauty and simmering danger. Join a young English gentleman and his mother as they embark on a journey through this wild and unfamiliar territory, encountering suspicious characters, breathtaking landscapes, and the ever-present threat of the notorious bandit Matteo and his gang. The author paints a vivid picture of the cultural and social dynamics of the time, highlighting the tensions between foreign travellers and the local population. Through the protagonists' experiences, the narrative explores themes of prejudice, class, and the consequences of underestimating the complexities of a foreign land. As the journey takes a perilous turn, the story delves into the depths of human emotions, revealing the strength of maternal love and the transformative power of remorse. Ultimately, this book offers a glimpse into the human capacity for resilience and redemption, even amidst the shadows of fear and regret. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330656396_0
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