Dell'antico stato del lago di Pusiano nell'alto Milanese

This volume opens a careful investigation into the once‑mysterious lakes that dot the high‑Milanese plain, centering on the largest, Pusiano, and its smaller companions at Annone, Isella and Alserio. The author blends ancient Roman references—especially Pliny’s mention of the Eupili—with observations from early‑nineteenth‑century travelers, offering both literary context and vivid, on‑the‑ground description of shorelines, waters, and surrounding hills. A hand‑drawn map accompanies the text, guiding listeners through a landscape that has long been overlooked by historians.

Beyond mere description, the work probes a long‑standing debate: whether the lakes of today represent remnants of the single, expansive Eupili once recorded by classical geographers, or if they are distinct bodies merely linked by geography and river outflows. By weighing conflicting accounts and presenting measured measurements, the author aims to shed new light on the region’s topography without claiming final answers. Listeners will come away with a richer sense of how natural history and ancient scholarship intersect in this corner of Lombardy.