Alps and Sanctuaries of Piedmont and the Canton Ticino Part 2

Part 2 continues Butler’s journey into broader areas of Northern Italy and Ticino. He visits places such as Vi?, Oropa, Graglia, Mesocco, Mendrisiotto, Varese, Locarno, and Fusio, capturing the landscapes, traditions, and religious practices of mountain communities. His descriptions blend observation with occasional satire, showing the interplay between faith and daily life. At sanctuaries like Monte Bisbino, Sacro Monte, and Arona, Butler explores architecture and ritual, emphasizing the diversity of religious experience. The appendices discuss reforms at S. Michele and cultural practices in England, providing additional historical context. Altogether, Part 2 combines travel narrative with social and artistic reflections, rounding off the work.