Classical excursion from Rome to Arpino [1820]

Language: English. Approximately 290 pages. English : Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1820. Account of a classical journey from Rome to Arpino, with particular interest for readers of early nineteenth-century travel writing, antiquarian observation, and the topography of central Italy. The work is enhanced by illustrations and includes additional travel material related to an excursion from Naples to the Isle of Capri. Of bibliographic interest as a period travel narrative associated with the author’s presentation copy provenance and an autograph letter tipped in at the end. A classical travel narrative from Rome to Arpino, of interest for early nineteenth-century travel literature, antiquarian observation, and the historical topography of central Italy. The volume is further notable for its illustrations and for additional material relating to an excursion from Naples to the Isle of Capri. It also has bibliographic interest through presentation-copy provenance and the presence of an autograph letter by the author tipped in at the end. Book images are non-contractual.…