McDonald, Etta Blaisdell 1872-1963 creator Dalrymple, Julia 1863-1947 text utu 2009 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Rafael in Italy: A Geographical Reader" by Etta Blaisdell McDonald and Julia Dalrymple is a children's literary work written in the early 20th century. The book introduces young readers to Italy through the eyes of Rafael Valla, a 14-year-old boy, as he experiences the culture, sights, and people of various Italian cities alongside an American girl and her mother. The narrative emphasizes the beauty and vibrancy of Italian life, encouraging children to learn about foreign lands in an engaging manner. At the start of the book, readers are immersed in a captivating depiction of a summer evening in Venice. Rafael, filled with youthful excitement, resolves to join the revelry in the Piazza of St. Mark after spotting a star. His adventure leads him to encounter a kind American officer, from whom he learns about Italy's rich history and begins to contemplate his future as a soldier for his country. The chapter sets a lively tone, showcasing Venice's dazzling nightlife and describing Rafael's aspirations to experience the broader wonders of Italy. Through this opening, the foundation is laid for a journey filled with exploration and cultural discovery. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2009-05-12 Produced by Sankar Viswanathan, Juliet Sutherland, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Children -- Italy -- Juvenile literature PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28765 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28765 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133645.0 28765