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The Idler in Italy; Volume 1

The Idler in Italy; Volume 1

Marguerite Blessington

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Legare Street Press
Año de edición:
2023
Materia
Historia
ISBN:
9781020691546
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This travelogue explores the sights, sounds, and culture of Italy in the mid-19th century. Blessington, an aristocrat and writer, describes her experiences in Rome, Florence, Venice, and other Italian cities with wit and charm.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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