This is the cover of Yoko Uchida's non-fiction work, "Monteleggio: The Story of a Traveling Bookseller in a Small Village" (Hojosha edition). Synopsis: This is a story depicting the history of the people of "Monteleggio," a small village deep in the mountains of Tuscany, Italy, who made their living as book peddlers for centuries. Content: The author traces the journey of villagers who could barely read or write, as they carried books throughout Italy and spread the culture of "reading," through interviews with surviving descendants. Background: This village is also known as the roots of the prestigious Italian bookstore award, the "Premio Bancarella." Condition: There are some scratches and stains. This book is a recycled item, and there are parts attached to the cover. There are marks and writings inside, but please consider this as a recycled item. If you agree with this content, cancellations are not possible.