| Author |
Carocci, Guido, 1851-1916 |
| LoC No. |
09030407
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| Title |
Il Valdarno da Firenze al mare
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 39.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Carlo Traverso, Barbara Magni, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http://archive.org)
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| Summary |
"Il Valdarno da Firenze al mare" by Guido Carocci is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book presents a detailed exploration of the Valdarno region, tracing the course of the Arno River from Florence to the coast, and delving into the historical significance and artistic heritage of the towns and villages along its banks. The opening of the work sets the stage by painting a vivid picture of the landscape of the Valdarno, emphasizing the serene flow of the Arno amidst the natural beauty surrounding it. It describes the rich historical tapestry of the region, hinting at the events that shaped its development, including feudal conflicts and the growth of flourishing cities. Carocci's elegant prose invites readers to embark on an engaging journey through the enchanting vistas and notable sites, backed by a wealth of illustrations, capturing both the natural and architectural splendors of Tuscany. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Italian |
| LoC Class |
N: Fine Arts
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| Subject |
Art -- Italy
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| Subject |
Arno River Valley (Italy) -- Description and travel
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
41555 |
| Release Date |
Dec 4, 2012 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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