Notes in England and Italy is a travelogue written by Sophia Peabody Hawthorne, wife of the famous American author Nathaniel Hawthorne. The book was originally published in 1869 and chronicles the couple's travels through England and Italy in the mid-19th century. The book is divided into two parts, with the first section detailing their travels through England. Sophia provides vivid descriptions of the English countryside, cities, and landmarks they visited, including London, Stratford-upon-Avon, and the Lake District. She ...
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Notes in England and Italy is a travelogue written by Sophia Peabody Hawthorne, wife of the famous American author Nathaniel Hawthorne. The book was originally published in 1869 and chronicles the couple's travels through England and Italy in the mid-19th century. The book is divided into two parts, with the first section detailing their travels through England. Sophia provides vivid descriptions of the English countryside, cities, and landmarks they visited, including London, Stratford-upon-Avon, and the Lake District. She also offers insights into English culture and society, commenting on everything from the food to the fashion.The second part of the book covers their travels through Italy, where they spent several months exploring the country's art, architecture, and history. Sophia writes about their visits to Rome, Florence, and Venice, as well as smaller towns and villages. She provides detailed descriptions of the art and architecture they encountered, including famous works by Michelangelo and Raphael.Throughout the book, Sophia's writing is characterized by her keen observations and attention to detail. She also provides personal reflections on her experiences, giving readers a glimpse into her own thoughts and emotions. Overall, Notes in England and Italy is a fascinating and engaging travelogue that offers a unique perspective on two of Europe's most iconic countries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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