From A Venetian Calle (1908)

By Caroline Blanche Elizabeth Lindsay

Book Overview

From A Venetian Calle is a book written by Lady Caroline Blanche Elizabeth Lindsay in 1908. The book is a memoir of her time spent in Venice, Italy, where she lived with her husband, Sir Coutts Lindsay, who was the founder of the Grosvenor Gallery in London. Lady Lindsay writes about the daily life in Venice, the people, the customs, the art, and the architecture of the city. She also talks about her experiences of attending social events, such as balls and parties, and meeting famous artists and writers of the time. The book is filled with vivid descriptions of the city's canals, palaces, and churches, as well as the beauty of the Venetian lagoon. From A Venetian Calle is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history and culture of Venice, as well as for those who enjoy memoirs and travel writing.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: 116399958X
• ISBN13: 9781163999585
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 74 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"