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Author : Horatio Forbes Brown
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 316 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book In and Around Venice written by Horatio Forbes Brown and published by . This book was released on 1905 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Horatio Forbes Brown
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.A/5 ( download)
Download or read book In and Around Venice written by Horatio Forbes Brown and published by . This book was released on 1905 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Ernest Hemingway
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1476770034
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (767 download)
Download or read book Across the River and Into the Trees written by Ernest Hemingway and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-05-22 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the fall of 1948, Ernest Hemingway made his first extended visit to Italy in thirty years. His reacquaintance with Venice, a city he loved, provided the inspiration for Across the River and into the Trees, the story of Richard Cantwell, a war-ravaged American colonel stationed in Italy at the close of the Second World War, and his love for a young Italian countess. A poignant, bittersweet homage to love that overpowers reason, to the resilience of the human spirit, and to the worldweary beauty and majesty of Venice, Across the River and into the Trees stands as Hemingway's statement of defiance in response to the great dehumanizing atrocities of the Second World War. Hemingway's last full-length novel published in his lifetime, it moved John O'Hara in The New York Times Book Review to call him “the most important author since Shakespeare.”
Author : Salvatore Settis
Publisher : House of Anansi
ISBN 13 : 1487001576
Total Pages : 151 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (87 download)
Download or read book If Venice Dies written by Salvatore Settis and published by House of Anansi. This book was released on 2016-09-10 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the tradition of Jane Jacobs’ The Death and Life of Great American Cities comes an urgent plea from internationally renowned art historian Salvatore Settis to preserve Venice’s future. What is Venice worth? To whom does this urban treasure belong? Venetians are increasingly abandoning their hometown — there’s now only one resident for every 140 visitors — and Venice’s fragile fate has become emblematic of the future of historic cities everywhere as it capitulates to tourists and those who profit from them. In If Venice Dies, a fiery blend of history and cultural analysis, internationally renowned art historian Savatore Settis argues that “hit-and-run” visitors are turning landmark urban settings into shopping malls and theme parks. He warns that Western civilization’s prime achievements face impending ruin from mass tourism and global cultural homogenization. This is a passionate plea to secure Venice’s future, written with consummate authority, wide-ranging erudition, and élan.
Author : Elizabeth Becker
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1439161003
Total Pages : 464 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (391 download)
Download or read book Overbooked written by Elizabeth Becker and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-02-23 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Travel is no longer a past-time but a colossal industry, arguably one of the biggest in the world and second only to oil in importance for many poor countries. One out of 12 people in the world are employed by the tourism industry which contributes $6.5 trillion to the world's economy. To investigate the size and effect of this new industry, Elizabeth Becker traveled the globe. She speaks to the Minister of Tourism of Zambia who thinks licensing foreigners to kill wild animals is a good way to make money and then to a Zambian travel guide who takes her to see the rare endangered sable antelope. She travels to Venice where community groups are fighting to stop the tourism industry from pushing them out of their homes, to France where officials have made tourism their number one industry to save their cultural heritage; and on cruises speaking to waiters who earn $60 a month--then on to Miami to interview their CEO. Becker's sharp depiction reveals travel as a product; nations as stewards. Seeing the tourism industry from the inside out, the world offers a dizzying range of travel options but very few quiet getaways"--
Author : Horatio Forbes Brown
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780282135652
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (356 download)
Download or read book In and Around Venice (Classic Reprint) written by Horatio Forbes Brown and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-07-14 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from In and Around Venice I have added some chapters on a few of the less known places in the neighbourhood which may be of use to those who wish to see what the mainland is like. The first chapter appeared in Venetian Studies, now out of print. It was written in 1887, and in some cases reference is made to places which no longer exist. I have let these few passages stand as records of what once was, but have noted the changes at the foot of the page. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author : Horatio Forbes Brown
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 283 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (113 download)
Download or read book In and Around Venice written by Horatio Forbes Brown and published by . This book was released on 1903 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Michelle Damiani
Publisher : Rialto Press
ISBN 13 : 8835880866
Total Pages : 514 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (358 download)
Download or read book Il Bel Centro written by Michelle Damiani and published by Rialto Press. This book was released on 2020-08-09 with total page 514 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A witty and warm-hearted memoir of abandoning fast-paced American days in favor of discovering the Italian secrets of food, community, and life. Moving across the globe meant Michelle Damiani soon found herself untangling Italian customs, delighting in glorious regional cuisine (recipes included), and creating lasting friendships. From grandmothers eager to teach the ancient art of pasta making, to bakers tossing bread into fiery ovens with a song, to butchers extolling the benefits of pork fat, Il Bel Centro is rich with captivating characters and cultural insights. Throw in clinking glasses of Umbrian red with the local communists and a village all-nighter decorating the cobblestone streets with flower petals; as well as embarrassing language minefields and a serious summons to the mayor’s office, and you have all the ingredients for a spellbinding travel tale. Exquisitely observed, Il Bel Centro is an intimate celebration of small town Italy, as well as a thoughtful look at raising a family in a new culture and a fascinating story of finding a home. Ultimately though, this is a story about how travel can change you when you’re ready to let it. With laugh-out-loud situations and wanderlust-inspiring storytelling, Il Bel Centro is a joyous and life-affirming read that will have readers rushing to renew their passports. “This is one of the most beautiful book I’ve ever read.” “I absolutely couldn’t get enough of this book.” “This book made me want to pack my bags.” “I loved, loved this book. Fabulously written, engaging, and entertaining.” “A magical read.”
Author : Charles Freeman
Publisher : Abrams
ISBN 13 : 1468303023
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (683 download)
Download or read book The Horses of St. Mark's written by Charles Freeman and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2010-08-12 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The noted historian explores the mysterious origins and surprising adventures of four iconic bronze statues as they appear and reappear through the ages. In July 1798, a triumphant procession made its way through the streets of Paris. Echoing the parades of Roman emperors many years before, Napoleon Bonaparte was proudly displaying the spoils of his recent military adventures. There were animals—caged lions and dromedaries—as well as tropical plants. Among the works of art on show, one stood out: four horses of gilded metal, taken by Napoleon from their home in Venice. The Horses of St Mark's have found themselves at the heart of European history time and time again: in Constantinople, at both its founding and sacking in the Fourth Crusade; in Venice, at both the height of its greatness and fall in 1797; in the Paris of Napoleon, and the revolutions of 1848; and back in Venice, the most romantic city in the world. Charles Freeman offers a fascinating account of both the statues themselves and the societies through which they have travelled and been displayed. As European society has developed from antiquity to the present day, these four horses have stood and watched impassively. This is the story of their—and our—times.
Author : Umberto Fortis
Publisher : Assouline Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1614280525
Total Pages : 6 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (142 download)
Download or read book Venice Synagogues written by Umberto Fortis and published by Assouline Publishing. This book was released on 2016-03-01 with total page 6 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Commemorating the 500th anniversary of the founding of the Venice Ghetto, this magnificent hand-bound Ultimate Collection volume introduces readers to the beauty and historical and spiritual significance of the five principal synagogues in Venice, the most important markers of Jewish faith and culture in the Most Serene Republic. Behind the walls of the Ghetto, Venetian Jews expressed strong ties to the traditions of their forefathers in constructing these beautiful places of worship. The architecture, furnishings, and decorations blended the memory of their different countries of origin with traditions of Venetian artistic culture, bequeathing the City on the Lagoon enduring monuments of unparalleled eminence that remain sites of reverence and admiration.
Author : Rick Steves
Publisher : Rick Steves
ISBN 13 : 1641710470
Total Pages : 581 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (417 download)
Download or read book Travel as a Political Act written by Rick Steves and published by Rick Steves. This book was released on 2018-02-06 with total page 581 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Change the world one trip at a time. In this illuminating collection of stories and lessons from the road, acclaimed travel writer Rick Steves shares a powerful message that resonates now more than ever. With the world facing divisive and often frightening events, from Trump, Brexit, and Erdogan, to climate change, nativism, and populism, there's never been a more important time to travel. Rick believes the risks of travel are widely exaggerated, and that fear is for people who don't get out much. After years of living out of a suitcase, he still marvels at how different cultures find different truths to be self-evident. By sharing his experiences from Europe, Central America, Asia, and the Middle East, Rick shows how we can learn more about own country by viewing it from afar. With gripping stories from Rick's decades of exploration, this fully revised edition of Travel as a Political Act is an antidote to the current climate of xenophobia. When we travel thoughtfully, we bring back the most beautiful souvenir of all: a broader perspective on the world that we all call home. All royalties from the sale of Travel as a Political Act are donated to support the work of Bread for the World, a non-partisan organization working to end hunger at home and abroad.
Author : Anna Sardi
Publisher : Uitgeverij Luster
ISBN 13 : 9789460582417
Total Pages : 206 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (824 download)
Download or read book The 500 Hidden Secrets of Venice written by Anna Sardi and published by Uitgeverij Luster. This book was released on 2019-05 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Venice is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe. Nevertheless, every day brings new discoveries in this city, says local architect Anna Sardi. She knows Venice like the back of her hand and is always on the lookout to find out about cultural events, from expositions connected to the biennale to concerts and films in pop-up venues. In The 500 Hidden Secrets of Venice she shares her favourite places and tips, and also provides a fresh perspective on the must-visit (cultural) spots. AUTHOR: Anna Sardi is a local architect who knows Venice like the back of her hand. SELLING POINTS: * The perfect book for those who wish to discover the locals' favourite spots in Venice, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe * Avoiding the usual tourist haunts, this affectionate guide provides a fresh perspective on the must-visit spots and introduces you to Venice's best-kept secrets * Includes 5 restaurants that most tourists will never find, 5 cosy markets in the open air, the 5 most beautiful buildings by architect Carlo Scarpa, 5 convents where you can spend the night, the 5 nicest bookshops for kids and much more 90 colour images
Author : DK Travel
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1465459324
Total Pages : 406 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (654 download)
Download or read book Top 10 Venice written by DK Travel and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-11-01 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Newly revised, updated, and redesigned for 2016. True to its name, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Venice covers all the city's major sights and attractions in easy-to-use "top 10" lists that help you plan the vacation that's right for you. This newly updated pocket travel guide for Venice will lead you straight to the best attractions the "Floating City" has to offer, whether you want to marvel at Saint Mark's Basilica, stroll along the Grand Canal and take a ride on a gondola, or visit the must-see palazzos and villas. Expert travel writers have fully revised this edition of DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Venice. + Brand-new itineraries help you plan your trip to Venice. + Maps of walking routes show you the best ways to maximize your time. + New Top 10 lists feature off-the-beaten-track ideas, along with standbys like the top attractions, shopping, dining options, and more. + New typography and fresh layout throughout. You'll still find DK's famous full-color photography and museum floor plans, along with just the right amount of coverage of the city's history and culture. The perfect pocket-size travel companion: DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Venice.
Author : Samuel Rogers
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 278 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (26 download)
Download or read book Italy, a Poem written by Samuel Rogers and published by . This book was released on 1840 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Joe Baur
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781548607647
Total Pages : 356 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (76 download)
Download or read book Talking Tico written by Joe Baur and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-11-25 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Costa Rica is one of the most sought after vacation destinations in the Americas with some of the world's most attractive natural surroundings teeming with wildlife. Most visitors spend years saving up for a trip of a lifetime, or perhaps even a honeymoon, but Joe decided to move there for ten months to get a closer look at life in and around Costa Rica. Over the course of his time abroad, Joe brings his experiences to life alongside the history of the region as he travels throughout Costa Rica and its Central American neighborhood with stops in Panama, El Salvador and Guatemala. Xenophobic expatriates, delicious food, vibrant market scenes, an epic battle with Mothra, and inevitable culture clashes all make an appearance in Talking Tico, leaving readers with a new impression of this fascinating region.
Author : DK Eyewitness
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1465482180
Total Pages : 370 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (654 download)
Download or read book DK Eyewitness Top 10 Venice written by DK Eyewitness and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2018-08-21 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DK Eyewitness Travel Guides: the most maps, photography, and illustrations of any guide. DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Venice is your guide to the very best of Italy's famous "Floating City." Our Top 10 Travel Guide gives you great day trips in and around Venice, including the best restaurants in each area, the most beautiful churches, and wonderfully charming shops and markets. Use our insider tips to find the best hotels for every budget, and put visiting must-see palazzos and villas on your list along with walking the canals and seeing the famous gondolas. We've included great walks and itineraries, plus ways to explore hidden Venice. Discover DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Venice True to its name, this Top 10 guidebook covers all major sights and attractions in easy-to-use "top 10" lists that help you plan the vacation that's right for you. - "Don't miss" destination highlights - Things to do and places to eat, drink, and shop by area - Walking tours and day-trip itineraries - Traveler tips and recommendations - Local drink and dining specialties to try - Museums, festivals, outdoor activities - Creative and quirky best-of lists and more The perfect travel companion: DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Venice
Author : HORATIO FORBES. BROWN
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781033793848
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (938 download)
Download or read book IN AND AROUND VENICE written by HORATIO FORBES. BROWN and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
