Graffiti D'Italia (1868)

Graffiti D'Italia is a book written by William Wetmore Story in 1868. The book is a collection of sketches and observations of Italian life and culture, particularly focusing on the art and architecture of the country. The author, who was an American sculptor and writer, spent several years living in Italy and traveling extensively throughout the country. In the book, Story provides detailed descriptions of famous Italian landmarks such as the Colosseum, the Pantheon, and the Vatican, as well as lesser-known sites and monuments. He also includes anecdotes about his interactions with locals and his experiences navigating the Italian landscape. One of the unique aspects of Graffiti D'Italia is its inclusion of illustrations of graffiti found throughout Italy. Story was fascinated by the ancient and modern graffiti he encountered, and he collected and documented examples of it in the book. Overall, Graffiti D'Italia is a vivid and engaging account of Italy during the mid-19th century, offering readers a glimpse into the country's rich history and culture through the eyes of a perceptive and curious traveler.This Book Is In English.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.