Villa Glori - Ricordi ed aneddoti dell'autunno 1867

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ferrari, Pio Vittorio, 1847-1920

Contributor:

Cairoli, Giovanni, 1842-1869

Language:

Italian

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Villa Glori - Ricordi ed aneddoti dell'autunno 1867" by Pio Vittorio Ferrari is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the tumultuous memories associated with the 1867 campaign led by Garibaldi, focusing particularly on the events and personal experiences surrounding the battle at Villa Glori and the transformation of ordinary men into soldiers driven by a fervent nationalistic spirit. The opening of the account introduces Ferrari as a young participant excitedly joining the campaign with friends, setting the stage for the charged atmosphere of revolutionary zeal. He details the clandestine preparations made by would-be revolutionaries, their eagerness to join the fight for the unification of Italy, and the underlying tension of operating under the watchful eye of the police. As the narrative unfolds, Ferrari captures both the exuberance and the uncertainties faced by the young men as they travel towards Rome, seeking adventure amidst the backdrop of political upheaval, highlighting the blend of camaraderie and individual aspirations that defined their mission. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Carlo Traverso, Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 45.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Release date is 2012-09-28