FOREWORD: The present volume is the result of a tour through Sicily during the winter of 1908-1909 and rather extended study of the history and the literature of the island. The aim of the author has been (1) to interest the general reader of travel and description, (2) to inform prospective tourists of the Garden of the Mediterranean, and (3) to refresh the memories of those who have already made the tour.... This early works is an informative guide to the country and will appeal greatly to any traveller or historian. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900"s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.