Publisher's Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1862 edition. Excerpt: ...are widely severed from each other. When we prepared to take leave, we were quite surprised and pleased at the unsophisticated kindness of the family into whose solitary dwelling we had intruded. The good woman absolutely refused to accept any remuneration beyond our thanks, although we had used her fire, and made ourselves quite at home. With many friendly adieus, we turned away from this most delightful mountain retreat, and soon found the advantage of the companionship of the chasseurs, who led us-down into the Val Malenco by a much shorter and easier path, which brought us out at the chalets above the chapel of St. Guiseppe, and the bridge which we had crossed in descending from the Muretto. We had the most beautiful views on all sides during the walk down. After passing the bridge, we followed the path which we had previously traversed, by the slate quarries, and reached Chiesa in an hour and a quarter from the Chapel, after a day of perfect enjoyment. The invigorating air, and the great attractions of the mountain scenery, induced a unanimous vote in EVENING AT CHIESA 175 favour of the Canciano Pass, in preference to a drive down the valley to Sondrio, and before the end of our walk, it was arranged that the necessary preparations should be made for a very early start the next morning. When Jenni was told that the whole party would continue the mountain journey under his guidance, his answer was characteristic of his regard for his own comfort! ' Of course you must have the baggage carried, and you must take plenty to eat, ' evidently fearful of being called upon for extra personal exertion, and desirous to sustain his powers at our expense! Our only remaining care was to show attention to the mutton which had been fetched from..
