Stories Left in Stone

Trails and Traces in Cáceres, Spain

AvTroy Nahumko

Häftad, Engelska, 2024

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Beskrivning

Stories Left in Stone explores the lives, histories, and artistic legacies of Cáceres and Extremadura. Author Troy Nahumko has lived in the old town of Cáceres, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for over a decade. His journey starts at the Cave of Maltravieso, where prehistoric art stirs a profound curiosity about the city's rich tapestry of past and present. Amid the dazzle of cobbled medieval streets, 12th century Moorish walls, fortified palaces, and 60,000-year-old handprints, Nahumko asks how locals characterize their city and leave their own marks. Through personal narrative and interviews with locals, expats, and experts, he shares sociological, archaeological, and historical insights. Nahumko's storytelling paints a vivid and empathetic portrait of the people and heritage of this lesser-known province of Spain, as he surveys its history, cuisine, and stunning natural beauty.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2024-10-01
Mått:152 x 229 x 20 mm
Vikt:1 073 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Wayfarer
Antal sidor:328
Förlag:University of Alberta Press
ISBN:9781772127744
Utmärkelser:Short-listed for Trade Non-Fiction Book of the Year, Alberta Book Publishing Awards, Book Publishers Association of Alberta 2025 (Canada)

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Troy Nahumko is a Canadian-born travel writer living in Cáceres, Spain, whose work has been published in newspapers and media around the world.

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“Troy Nahumko offers a fresh perspective on Cáceres, unveiling its hidden gems and cultural nuances with the intimacy of a local guide. Combining meticulous research with engaging storytelling, the book is perfect for armchair travelers and anyone curious about Spanish culture and history.” Lori A. May, author of The Write Crowd

Innehållsförteckning

Table of ContentsChapter 1 Guiding HandsChapter 2: Churros for BreakfastChapter 3: A Trip to La VeraChapter 4: NeighbourizationChapter 5: The Crack Between Portugal and SpainChapter 6: Taking ChancesChapter 7: Leaps of FaithChapter 8: Leave the Lights OnChapter 9: Barren SquaresChapter 10: Idol Worship Chapter 11: Benevolent SpiritsChapter 12: In the Sierra of the CatChapter 13: A Return to RootsChapter 14: Mountain AlchemyChapter 15: Alternate NarrativesChapter 16: Stone CartoonsChapter 17: Making Connections