The Apennines are much more than the chain of mountains which form the interior spine of Italy, from the North all the way to its Southern tip. They contain the most pristine and wild areas of the peninsula, the areas where the first Italic civilization was born and developed, and where to this day the most authentic spirit of Italy still lives. This book is a trip along these Apennines, a trip in search of their origin, of the sense of the sacred that still endures, of towns that are often abandoned, of traditions, feasts and rites which have been continuously celebrated for three thousand years: a collection of stories and reportage held together by this long chain of mountains. It is a deep glimpse into the unknown heart of Italy!