Fairy Tales From Tuscany

A Land of Cypresses and Olives is a captivating collection of Tuscan folk tales and legends, interspersed with sketches of Tuscany's timeless landscapes and way of life. Written by a group of British writers and artists who lived in Tuscany for many years, this book offers a unique perspective on the region's rich cultural heritage. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

"From a classic work of late 19th century literature for children that has enchanted Italians for over a century, but has remained, until now, unknown to English readers ... Set in an enchanted forest an hour's drive east of Florence where mysticism runs riot and religion fuels the imagination, the tales transport modern readers to a time and place where scoundrels and saints, supernatural events and magical objects appear in the Tuscan countryside"--Back cover.

Essays by well-known travel writers--including Frances Mayes, Jan Morris, Barbara Grizzuti Harrison, and Ferenc MbtT--guide readers through the beautiful, sun-baked hills of Tuscany in search of friendly locals, breathtaking scenery, scrumptious dining, and award-winning wine. Original.

In this intimate and uproarious story, two daring New Yorkers convert an ancient, abandoned farm into a world-renowned winery.

2011 Edition. Here's what to see and do, and where to eat, sleep, drink, shop, and stay, from Florence, Firenze, 'City of Flowers,'' to Tuscany's rolling hills, medieval towns, and beyond! Author Vesna Neskow introduces the places and pleasures of the region, including its famous cuisine, rich in ingredients produced locally, and equally renowned wines. Ms. Neskow lived in Europe for 13 years. She speaks six languages. Her TV work has been produced by CBS and broadcast on NPR, and she has written for the New York Times Book Review. This bestselling travel guide features: color-coded, numbered entries in the text keyed to full-color area maps in each chapter, ''Top Picks'' directing you to not-to-be-missed attractions, full-color spot illustrations throughout to liven the text, and 8 easy-to-use maps.