A unique account of the life of Francesco Capecelatro, an Italian naturalist and author of the early nineteenth century. This book includes his diary and letters that offer a glimpse into the fascinating world of pre-unification Italy, its social and political dynamics, and the life of a naturalist during that era. A great read for history enthusiasts, scholars, and those interested in natural history and travel literature.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.