Italian Yesterdays, vol. 2

"Italian Yesterdays, vol. 2" by Mrs. Hugh Fraser is a journey into Italy's past, particularly the stories of its saints and significant people in Christian history. The book starts with a friendship between the author and Mary Grace, who make a trip to Rome to see important religious places. The first chapter shares stories about love and faith: one about Aglaë and Boniface, who become Christians and face hard choices, and another about Alexis, a rich man who gives up his family to live humbly as a pilgrim. These tales, set in early Christian Rome, show the challenges people faced and how they changed from wanting worldly things to focusing on their spiritual beliefs, encouraging readers to think about dedication and historical importance.