The Naples Riviera

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The Naples Riviera

by Herbert M. (Herbert Millingchamp) Vaughan

EN·~9 hours·20 chapters

Chapters

20 total

THE

0:17

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

0:54

BIBLIOGRAPHY

1:41

THE NAPLES RIVIERA

0:01

CHAPTER I - INTRODUCTORY

10:57

CHAPTER II - THE VESUVIAN SHORE AND MONTE SANT’ ANGELO

51:49

CHAPTER III - LA CITTÀ MORTA

48:00

CHAPTER IV - VESUVIUS: THE STORY OF THE MOUNTAIN

58:04

CHAPTER V - THE CORNICHE ROAD FROM CASTELLAMARE TO AMALFI

44:25

CHAPTER VI - AMALFI AND THE FESTIVAL OF ST ANDREW

44:42
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Description

A vivid portrait of the Neapolitan coast unfolds through lyrical prose and a dozen coloured plates that bring Amalfi’s cliffs, Capri’s blue grotto and the ancient streets of Pompeii to life. The author blends practical travel advice with keen observation, inviting listeners to wander the bustling markets of Chiaja, climb the stone steps to Sant’Elmo, and linger in the quiet splendor of the Museo Nazionale’s Roman treasures. Along the way, charming anecdotes about local customs, architecture and the ever‑changing sea‑side light add a personal touch that feels more like a friendly guide than a textbook.

Interwoven with art‑historical references and a sprinkling of literary quotes, the narrative paints the Riviera as a place where history and everyday life coexist in vibrant harmony. Listeners will hear vivid descriptions of sunsets over Posillipo, the lively chatter of vendors, and the serene panorama from San Martino, each scene inviting a deeper appreciation of Italy’s sun‑kissed south. The result is a warm invitation to explore a region that feels both timeless and alive.

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Language

en

Duration

~9 hours (540K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

Dec 9, 2009

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

HM

Herbert M. (Herbert Millingchamp) Vaughan

1870–1948

A Welsh man of letters with a taste for history, travel, and rare books, he moved easily from Renaissance Italy to Jacobite biography and Welsh local studies. His work reflects a lifelong love of scholarship without losing a reader-friendly touch.

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