Roba Di Roma (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William Wetmore Story

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484521535 ISBN 13: 9780484521536

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Step into mid-19th century Rome through a vivid travelogue that pairs landscape with history.

A memoir of arrival, first impressions, and the daily life of a city at the crossroads of ancient grandeur and modern change, this book invites readers to walk the streets, hear the voices, and glimpse the Campagna as it shapes the experience of a capital in transition.

In Roba di Roma, Story chronicles a family's crossing from Civita Vecchia to Rome, capturing the sensory detail of the journey—the sea, the Campagna winds, and the bustle of arrival. The narrative blends scenic description with observations on people, places, and the remnants of ancient Rome that dot the landscape, from bridges and villas to churches and markets. Factual notes and period anecdotes illuminate a city undergoing political transformation while holding fast to its layers of history and culture.

• Experience Rome from a traveler’s perspective, with rich details of streets, views, and sounds.
• Discover scenes from daily life, markets, religious sites, and the Campagna’s changing face.
• Read historical vignettes and anecdotes that illuminate Rome’s enduring character.
• Get a sense of 19th‑century travel, boredom, wonder, and discovery in a city of contrasts.

Ideal for readers of travelogues, history‑mueum readers, and anyone curious about how Rome looked and felt during a pivotal era.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484521535
• ISBN 13: 9780484521536
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 606