” Italian Journey” Goethe’s account of his passage through Italy from 1786 to 1788 is a great travel chronicle as well as a candid self-portrait of a genius in the grip of spiritual crisis.A journal full of fascinating observations on art & history, & the plants, landscape & the character of the local people he encountered, this is also a moving account of the psychological crisis from which Goethe emerged newly inspired to write the great works of his mature years. ...

When Abraham Lincoln appointed William Dean Howells Consul to Venice, the young writer embarked on a journey that would leave an indelible impression on his life & work. Howells lived in Italy for four years, from 1861, during the pivotal & tumultuous period of Italian reunification. Italian Journeys, Howell`s engrossing memoir of this time, describes his adventures across the country
- from Genoa, a hotbed of nationalistic fervour & the city from which Garibaldi had led the Expedition of the Thousand only a year before; to the cultural & political powerhouse of Naples, which had only just become part of the Kingdom of Italy & from there to Rome, focus for the hopes of a fractured country. Travelling by land & sea, Howells was inspired at every turn
- as much by the fevered events of the time as by the cultural & historical wealth of the country
- & his beautifully-rendered portrait has become a classic of travel literature, essential for all those who, like him, have loved Italy.


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* An inspiring book for both gardeners & cooks * Bring Italy to your table by growing your own produce * Simple gardening advice & delicious recipes In 2002 Sarah Fraser & her family moved to a ramshackle Italian farmhouse in Tuscany with dreams of self-sufficiency & a more `down-to-earth` lifestyle. Seven years & three TV series later (Channel 4`s ` No Going Back`, `A Year in Tuscany` & ` The Great Italian Escape`), Sarah has amassed a wealth of knowledge about cultivating Italian produce & what you can do with it. This is the perfect book for anyone who loves Italian food & would like to know how to grow it
- even on a small scale. Whether you have a balcony, a patio, or space for a full kitchen garden, Sarah provides a wealth of easy-to-understand instructions & advice
- tried & tested in her own garden. Basic information on how to get started, soil preparation, tools & choosing what to grow, is followed by information on individual vegetables, fruits & herbs, each with a delicious selection of recipes. If you`ve ever wondered why Italian food tastes so good, this is the book for you.

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Large, double-sided map providing excellent coverage of not just the Italian Lakes but a wide stretch of the French & Swiss Alps, with the Dolomites & north-eastern Italy. Enlargements cover Lakes Como & Garda, & several street plans are also included. Coverage extends west to Grenoble & the French Jura; north to Bern, the southern valleys of the Austrian Alps & western Carinthia; east to Trieste, with the whole of Istria included as an inset; & south to the outskirts of Turin & Mantua. Two large insets show in greater detail the areas around Lake Como & Lake Garda. The map provides a very good overview of the region ...

Italian Lakes in the Countries & Regions series from Lonely Planet, market-leading comprehensive guides aimed at independent travellers & serving a large range of international destinations. Frank & informal in style, the guides explore an extensive range of sights, activities, accommodation, restaurants & nightlife & are designed for practical use while travelling on the road. Written & researched by a team of experts, each book is independent in its recommendations & suggestions, often offering individual takes on individual destinations. Widely recognised for their reliability, each Lonely Planet country & region guide has the same layout. Introductory sections profile the destination with individual chapters on particular highlights, getting started, (including when to go) itineraries, history, culture, arts, food & drink & the environment. Each guide is organised geographically by region, with individual sections detailing an extensive range of sights, places of interest, attractions, restaurants, nightlife, accommodation & any local activities. The guides have detailed explanations of historical context where relevant. There is also practical guidance on ...

Italian Lakes in the Italia series from Footprint; comprising of a range of titles dedicated to the regions of Italy & designed for independent travellers who like exploring off the beaten track. Footprint guides have an established reputation, built up since 1921, for catering for more adventurous & individual travellers. Each author has travelled extensively to provide unique insights into Italy ...

Italian Lakes Baedeker is divided into four main categories
- background, practicalities, tours & A-Z of sites. The guide is
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Italian Lakes in the Countries, Regions & Cities series from Rough Guides; comprehensively detailed guidebooks specifically designed for independent travellers & serving a range of worldwide destinations. Widely recognised for their free editorial style, Rough Guide authors are allowed to express their personal opinions on a range of subjects. Although sometimes controversial, this editorial stance allows readers to experience more detailed & personal takes on each destination, a feature often more limited in other guidebooks. Cultural & historical nuances are explored in significant depth throughout the text & descriptions on the ambience of individual settings alongside personal recommendations, particularly in cities, are notably prevalent. Each Rough Guide in the Countries, Regions & Cities series has a similar layout. A ...

Italian Lakes & Verona in the Pocket Guide series from Berlitz; a collection of handy, pocket-sized guides dedicated to an extensive range of cities, regions & countries worldwide. Written in narrative form, individual guides explore the history, main sights & attractions, food & drink, accommodation & local culture of the destination in detail. Each Berlitz pocket guide has a similar format, with colour-coded sections helping readers locate information quickly in addition to distinctive chapters exploring the city or region. An introduction outlines the destination for visitors & a section dedicated to 'A Brief History' actually explores the area in relative depth. A where to go chapter is organized by region & city & is written in prose form with references to individual sites highlighted in bold for clarity. There are also further suggestions on where & when to eat. Recommendations for leisure activities in the region, including sport, nightlife & shopping, are also provided & tailored accordingly for each destination. Handy travel tips are listed alphabetically in a dedicated section, providing practical guidance & helping visitors make the most of their stay. The main hotels, particularly for cities, are also listed in an accommodation section, offering a brief overview with approximate price bandings & relevant contact details. ...

Italian Lakes & Verona in the Pocket Guide series from Berlitz; a collection of handy, pocket-sized guides dedicated to an extensive range of cities, regions & countries worldwide. Written in narrative form, individual guides explore the history, main sights & attractions, food & drink, accommodation & local culture of the destination in detail. Each Berlitz pocket guide has a similar format, with colour-coded sections helping readers locate information quickly in addition to distinctive chapters exploring the city or region. An introduction outlines the destination for visitors & a section dedicated to 'A Brief History' actually explores the area in relative depth. A where to go chapter is organized by region & city & is written in prose form with references to individual sites highlighted in bold for clarity. There are also further suggestions on where & when to eat. Recommendations for leisure activities in the region, including sport, nightlife & shopping, are also provided & tailored accordingly for each destination. Handy travel tips are listed alphabetically in a dedicated section, providing practical guidance & helping visitors make the most of their stay. The main hotels, particularly for cities, are also listed in an accommodation section, offering a brief overview with approximate price bandings & relevant contact details. ...