02328cam a22003253u 4500 23430 UtSlPG 20260610133534.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Abbott, Jacob, 1803-1879 Rollo in Rome Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-11-10 Produced by D. Alexander, Janet Blenkinship and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Rollo in Rome" by Jacob Abbott is a children's travel narrative written in the mid-19th century. The story centers around Rollo, a young boy who embarks on an adventure to Rome with his Uncle George, navigating the intricacies of travel by diligence and experiencing the sights and culture of the city. The narrative serves as an educational journey for young readers, introducing them to aspects of Roman society, customs, and geography. At the start of the narrative, Rollo and his uncle are preparing for their journey from Naples to Rome. They discuss the rules and logistics of traveling by diligence, highlighting both the excitement and apprehensions associated with their adventure. The opening scenes establish Rollo's inquisitive nature and readiness to learn as they prepare their baggage and contemplate their route. The narrative skillfully captures the anticipation of travel while providing insights into the historical and cultural elements they will encounter along the way. In essence, the opening portion showcases the essential preparations and initial observations that set the tone for Rollo's explorations in the Eternal City. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Rome (Italy) -- Description and travel Uncles -- Juvenile fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23430 64482 64482