Custodians of Wonder Ancient Customs, Profound Traditions, and the Last People Keeping Them Alive

by Eliot Stein

St. Martin's Press · 2024

Journey alongside Eliot Stein as he seeks out the world's final keepers of ancient practices, from a Japanese soy sauce master to the last woman in Italy skilled in making a rare pasta. This book is an ode to the unique knowledge and rituals that are vanishing in our modern age, offering a captivating glimpse into a world on the brink of being lost. For anyone fascinated by cultural heritage and the stories of those dedicated to its survival, this is an essential read.

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