Having immersed himself in the islands of Rhodes, Corfu & Cyprus, Lawrence Durrell turns to Sicily, the largest of the Mediterranean islands, with its long & varied history & its spectacular archaeological remains. To equip himself for this formidable task, Durrell joined a tour, the ` Sicilian Carousel`, & the account of his travels with a mixed bag of companions is characteristically sharp & witty. But the deeper theme is Mediterranean civilization, its manifestations & its meaning, not only in Sicily but in Greece, in Italy, in Southern France. The book

Includes:: several poems by Durrell, not previously published, all inspired by different parts of the island & is illustrated by a selection of elegant engravings. Sicilian Carousel is a book to treasure.

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If there is one book that belongs on the shelf of food lovers, it is ” Sicilian Food” by Mary Taylor Simeti. This book is a classic, the definitive work on Sicilian cooking & it is full of authentic, hard to find recipes gleaned from the author`s friends, family & acquaintances on the island itself. Originally published in 1989 under the title ” Pomp & Sustenance: Twenty Five Centuries of Sicilian Food” & then unavailable for almost ten years, Mary Taylor Simeti`s affectionate, exhaustive work has come to be recognized as the definitive book on the food, traditions & recipes of this sun-drenched isl&. The author, an American married to a Sicilian, set out to discover Sicilian food first h&. She haunted former convents & palaces where Palermo`s libraries have been maintained. She tested each ancient recipe herself & updated the methods. Her directions are clear & easy to follow. The book is organized so that the material reflects both the external influences of a series of conquerors, & the domestic changes brought about by peasant, clergy & aristocrat alike. Her chapter titles hint at the enticing discoveries waiting for the reader & the recipes reflect the chapter titles. There are recipes using the vegetable abundance of the Sicilian landscape, for ice cream or granita, &, yes there are recipes for Virgins Breasts & Chancellor`s Buttocks. The book contains more than a hundred illustrations from Sicilian archives & museums & the text"es freely from Homer, Plato, Apicius, Lampedusa, & Pirandello. Simeti`s prose is so descriptive that to read it is to be in Sicily. ...

Sicilians love seafood & seasonal produce. Sicilian Seafood Cooking is an intriguing compendium of 120 unusual traditional recipes for seafood & its accompaniments, including a great variety of first & second-course dishes, food for feasts, special sauces, & delicious vegetables. A lively, authoritative book, it celebrates the great diversity of Sicilian food, which is intensely regional. ...

Sicily on a single-sided, indexed road map at 1:300, 000 from Insight. This large map

Includes:: many places

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Sicily in the Countries & Regions series from Lonely Planet, market-leading comprehensive guides aimed at independent travellers & serving a large range of international destinations. Frank & informal in style, the guides explore an extensive range of sights, activities, accommodation, restaurants & nightlife & are designed for practical use while travelling on the road. Written & researched by a team of experts, each book is independent in its recommendations & suggestions, often offering individual takes on individual destinations. Widely recognised for their reliability, each Lonely Planet country & region guide has the same layout. Introductory sections profile the destination with individual chapters on particular highlights, getting started, (including when to go) itineraries, history, culture, arts, food & drink & the environment. Each guide is organised geographically by region, with individual sections detailing an extensive range of sights, places of interest, attractions, restaurants, nightlife, accommodation & any local activities. The guides have detailed explanations of historical context where relevant. There is also practical guidance on ...

Sicily in the Blue Guides series focuses primarily on cultural tourism for the visitor who wishes to understand more of what they might see &, as such, the title provides thorough & objective reference information covering art, history & architecture. The guide features illustrations aimed to inform rather than just decorate, such as maps, diagrams, floor plans, architectural details & photographs. Cross referenced indexing means information is accessible & layout navigable. Selective listings of restaurants & accommodation are chosen in the belief that good, practical recommendations will contribute to the enjoyment of good art & culture. ...

Sicily in the Italia series from Footprint; comprising of a range of titles dedicated to the regions of Italy & designed for independent travellers who like exploring off the beaten track. Footprint guides have an established reputation, built up since 1921, for catering for more adventurous & individual travellers. Each author has travelled extensively to provide unique insights into Italy ...

Sicily at 1:200, 000 in Mair Dumont's Marco Polo regional series of Italy with special features to aid navigation & route planning. The index in a separate booklet

Includes:: street plans of the central Catania, Messina & Palermo. PLEASE NOTE: this title is also available from Marco Polo Travel Publishing

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Sicily Baedeker is divided into four main categories
- background, practicalities, tours & A-Z of sites. The guide is introduced
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Sicily at 1:200, 000 on an indexed, waterproof & tear-resistant road map with topographic & tourist information, published by Reise Know-How as part of their highly acclaimed World Mapping Project. The map is double-sided to provide the best balance between a good scale & a convenient size sheet. The map divides the island east/west with a good overlap between the sides. Aeolian (Lipari) Islands, plus Pantelleria, Lampedusa & other small islands south of Sicily are included as insets. Topography is indicated by altitude colouring with spot heights & names of mountain ranges. Road information

Includes:: selected local tracks, indicates driving distances on main roads, & highlights scenic routes. Railways & ferry connections are also shown. The overprint also highlights local national parks, holiday camps, campsites & mountain refuges, viewpoints, churches & castles, beaches, golf courses, etc. The map has a 10-km UTM grid, plus latitude & longitude grid at 10

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