Publisher's Synopsis
Vestiges of Ancient Manners and Customs Discoverable in Modern Italy and Sicily is a book written by John James Blunt. The book explores the remnants of ancient Roman and Greek culture that are still present in modern-day Italy and Sicily. Blunt takes the reader on a journey through the streets, markets, and countryside of Italy and Sicily, pointing out the various customs, traditions, and practices that have survived from ancient times. He discusses topics such as the architecture, art, religion, and social structure of these regions, and how they have been influenced by the ancient cultures that once thrived there. The book is a fascinating exploration of the connections between past and present, and how the legacy of ancient civilizations continues to shape our world today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.