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Tuscan Cities is a fascinating novel of the period and will appeal greatly to the historian............. William Dean Howells ( March 1, 1837 - May 11, 1920) was an American realist novelist, literary critic, and playwright, nicknamed "The Dean of American Letters". He was particularly... Read Full Overview

For William Dean Howells, American Consul to Venice for four years, Italy was the country that fashioned his prose and fostered his love of travel. One winter, he travelled the length and breadth of Tuscany, from Florence and Fiesole to Siena, Pisa, Lucca, Pistoia, and Prato... Read Full Overview

The Shelf2life Travelogues Collection offers readers a unique glimpse into the diverse landscape, culture and wildlife of the world from the perspective of late 19th and early 20th century esteemed travelers. From the exotic islands of Fiji to the lush jungles of Africa to the... Read Full Overview

Tuscan Cities is a book written by William Dean Howells that provides a comprehensive description of the cities in Tuscany, Italy. The book covers the cities of Florence, Siena, Pisa, Lucca, and Arezzo, detailing their history, architecture, art, and culture. Howells takes the... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview