[GIO GIACOMO de BRUNELLI] Abridged history of the names, situation, ancient and current population of the City of Calvi, in the Isle and Kingdom of Corsica. De sa Constitution ancienne et Gouvernement politique et de quelques unes de ses Coutumes religieuses et cérémoniales usitées par le passé avec un catalog des hommes illustres et des plus remarquables vivant de cette ville. 1809, Calvi, translation by Théodore Alfonsi, Paris, 1872. 1 vol. in-4 paperback entirely handwritten in ink, 43 pages. A very fresh work. In his preface, the author explains that he set out to collect the ancient traditions, privileges and customs of the town of Calvi, which were then threatened with oblivion after wars, destruction and the dispersal of archives. Driven by the desire to preserve the memory of Corsica's illustrious families and characters, he wishes to pass on to future generations the history and past greatness of his homeland. He also talks about his project to compile a historical and heraldic compendium of the old Corsican families, accompanied by their genealogies and coats of arms, in order to safeguard a historical heritage that he considers to be in danger of disappearing.