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100 1 _aMacquoid, Katharine S.
_q(Katharine Sarah),
_d1824-1917
245 1 0 _aPictures in Umbria
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2013-09-17
508 _aE-text prepared by Ann Jury, Melissa McDaniel, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http://archive.org)
520 _a"Pictures in Umbria" by Katharine S. Macquoid is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. The work explores the beauty and historical significance of the Italian region of Umbria, specifically focusing on its ancient hill-cities. The author vividly describes her observations of Perugia, its landscapes, and its rich past, attempting to convey the allure and allure of the region's culture and architecture. At the start of the book, the narrator reflects on the captivating yet tumultuous history of Perugia. She contrasts the city's grim past—a history steeped in bloodshed among noble families—with its present charm marked by artistic beauty and antiquity. Through her explorations, she introduces key figures, such as Giovanni Sanzio and his son, Raffaelle, capturing Perugia’s artistic heritage. The narrator's wanderings through the winding streets reveal the layers of history and personal anecdotes, as she pieces together the city's stories while illustrating the scenic landscapes around her. The opening establishes a profound sense of attachment to the region, hinting at both the personal experience of the traveler and the collective memories of the city itself. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUmbria (Italy) -- Description and travel
700 1 _aMacquoid, Thomas Robert,
_d1820-1912
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43754
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