Gaudenzia, Pride of the Palio

by Marguerite Henry

For helping her understand the mystery and meaning of the Palio, the author is grateful to:

Lelio Barbarulli, Chief Magistrate of the Contrada Onda, and his daughter Gloria, Siena

Giuseppe Bosi, guide, Siena

Ezio Cantagalli, President of Ente Provinciale per il Turismo, Siena

Tami Gurovich Cascino, Professor of Literature, Siena

Giorgio Celli, Doctor of Accounting, Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena

Mario Celli, Manager of the newspaper Il Campo di Siena, and his daughter Paula, Siena

Mario Chigiotti, Manager of Ente Provinciale per il Turismo, Siena

Angelina Ciambellotti, President of Centro Italiano Femminile, Siena

Egidio Corsini, Vicar of the Contrada Giraffa, Siena