02286cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000470012624500250017326400510019830000470024933600260029633700260032233800360034850000310038450800980041552012280051353400450174165300450178665300270183170000300185885600430188899900170193116705UtSlPG20260610133406.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d a14021044 aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDG1 aLucas, E. V.q(Edward Verrall),d1868-193812aA Wanderer in Venice 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2005-09-17 aProduced by Pilar Somoza and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net a"A Wanderer in Venice" by E. V. Lucas is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a personal reflection and a guide to the city of Venice, expressing the author's admiration for its beauty, history, and unique atmosphere. The narrative blends history and personal experience with a descriptive exploration of notable landmarks, such as St. Mark's Basilica, the Grand Canal, and the Doges' Palace. The opening of "A Wanderer in Venice" introduces the allure of Venice, particularly through the first-time visitor's approach to the city. Lucas discusses travel routes, emphasizing the enchanting experience of entering Venice by water, specifically from Chioggia, as a method that enhances the anticipation of seeing the city's stunning architecture. He captures the overwhelming beauty and magical feel of Venice, setting the tone for a journey that focuses not just on the physical visit but also on the emotional and aesthetic responses provoked by this "bride of the Adriatic." The text promises a leisurely examination of Venetian landmarks, infused with history and personal insight, inviting readers to savor the experience alongside him. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aVenice (Italy) -- Description and travel aArt -- Italy -- Venice1 aMorley, Harry,d1881-194340uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16705 c58093d58093