Songbirds, Truffles, and Wolves

Arousing the mind and the appetite, Nabhan tells of his adventures as he walks through northern and central Italy along a route used by St. Francis of Assisi. From his talks with peasant farmers and others rich experiences, Nabhan offers profound reflections on the spirit with precise observations of nature as well as lively asides on Italian cuisine.

Acknowledgments

ix

Introduction: Trekking on Unfamiliar Ground

xi

Map: Tuscany and Umbria

2

(3)

Beyond Columbus: American Tracks on Mediterranean Soils

5

(30)

Leaving Genoa Behind

25

(10)

Florentine Treasures: Campanilismo and the Conservers of Local Fruits

35

(28)

Bus Ride to Monte La Verna

55

(8)

La Verna's Wounds: From Montane Sanctuary to Chestnut Grove

63

(28)

The Night of the Fight

85

(6)

Sagra di Polenta: Bitter Herbs and the Bread of Poverty

91

(30)

Dancing Through Life

113

(8)

Where the Wild Things Aren't: Truffles and Wolves

121

(32)

Coming Full Circle

145

(8)

Hands on the Land: Grape Raisers and Bean Eaters

153

(26)

Vendemmia: Bringing in the Vintage

171

(8)

Feasting on Saint Francis: Animal Rights and the Forgotten Forest of Assisi

179

(30)

Epilogue: Where Did We Go After the Journey?

209

(6)

Notes

215

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Songbirds, Truffles, and Wolves

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