Byways In Southern Tuscany (1918)

By Katharine Putnam Hooker

Book Overview

Byways in Southern Tuscany is a travelogue written by Katharine Hooker, first published in 1918. The book takes readers on a journey through the lesser-known areas of Tuscany, exploring the region's history, culture, and natural beauty. Hooker's writing is descriptive and immersive, allowing readers to feel as though they are traveling alongside her. She covers topics such as the Etruscan civilization, medieval hill towns, and the local cuisine. The book is a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era of travel, before the advent of mass tourism. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Italian history and culture, and for those who appreciate a well-written travelogue.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164594273
• ISBN13: 9781164594277
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 436 Pages
• Weight: 1.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"