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.
Authors
- Pages
- 368
- Published in
- Edmonton, CA
- Series
- Wayfarer
Table of Contents
- Front cover 1
- Title page 4
- Copyright page 5
- Dedication 6
- Epigraph 8
- Contents 10
- Maps 12
- 1 Guiding Hands 14
- 2 Churros for Breakfast 34
- 3 A Trip to La Vera 48
- 4 Neighbourization 68
- 5 The Crack between Portugal and Spain 84
- 6 Taking Chances 102
- 7 Leaps of Faith 130
- 8 Leave the Lights On 144
- 9 Barren Squares 158
- 10 Idol Worship 174
- 11 Benevolent Spirits 192
- 12 In the Sierra of the Cat 216
- 13 A Return to Roots 236
- 14 Mountain Alchemy 250
- 15 Alternate Narratives 274
- 16 Stone Cartoons 282
- 17 Making Connections 306
- Acknowledgements 320
- Further Reading 322
- About the Author 326
