{"title":"Norman Douglas","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the fascinating worlds of travel and adventure with the works of \u003cem\u003eNorman Douglas\u003c\/em\u003e, a celebrated figure in early 20th-century literature. Known for his vivid and engaging storytelling, Douglas offers readers a unique glimpse into the landscapes and cultures of southern Italy in the early 1900s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his most acclaimed works, \u003cstrong\u003eOld Calabria\u003c\/strong\u003e, takes you on a captivating journey through the rugged and enchanting terrains of Calabria. Douglas's keen observations and rich descriptions provide not only an inspired travelogue but also a profound understanding of the area's history and traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the intriguing blend of historical insight and wanderlust in Douglas's narratives, and let his eloquent prose transport you to a time where travel was an adventure into the unknown. Perfect for enthusiasts of travel literature and anyone with a curiosity for history, Douglas's works are a timeless addition to any book collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into the enduring legacy of \u003cem\u003eNorman Douglas\u003c\/em\u003e and experience the beauty and mystery of the world through his eyes, all from the comfort of your reading nook.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"old-calabria-by-norman-douglas-9781848851139","title":"Old Calabria","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCalabria\u003c\/em\u003e. A dramatic peninsula of rugged mountains and windswept coastlines facing Sicily—'the most beautiful kilometre in Italy'—wrote Gabriele d'Annunzio of its coastline. Though steeped in a rich and ancient past, Calabria had been lost from view when Norman Douglas visited in the early 1900s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLong familiar with southern Italy, the region captivated him, and the wild and unspoilt landscape inspired him. Tracing a typically adventurous route from the promontory of Gargano in the north—linked in ancient times with Byzantium—to the southern tip of Aspromonte, he scaled vast mountain ranges, trekked through dense forest, and crossed remote and often dangerous countryside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithin Douglas' vibrant account of his adventures is woven the rich history—from Greek settlers and Roman conquerors to the powerful 'Ndrangheta organised crime family—that has shaped the land, language, culture, and people of a place that Douglas grew to adore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWitty, erudite, and elegant, \u003cem\u003eOld Calabria\u003c\/em\u003e is a literary classic, acclaimed as much for its sparkling prose as for its exquisite portrait of Italy's most unpredictable and colourful province.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PTY Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072348602604,"sku":"9781848851139","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/7153053482846.jpg?v=1765095366"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/norman-douglas.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}