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[Journal], 1857-1858.
- Format:
- Book
- Series:
- Grand Tour.
- The Grand Tour
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Grand tours (Education)--History--19th century.
- Grand tours (Education).
- Rome (Italy)--Description and travel.
- Rome (Italy).
- Genre:
- Diaries.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource.
- Place of Publication:
- 1857-1858.
- Summary:
- Autograph diary of a six-month visit in Rome with Charlotte and Papa. The author comments on art and architecture, gardens and fountains, and ancient monuments. The author, probably a woman, is interested in Catholic ceremonies and practices and describes the final profession ceremony of a nun, the lying in state and funeral of Cardinal Freschi, the celebration of the Festival of the Conception, Christmas services at St. Peter's, the Roman Carnival, and Papal processions. The author also details social encounters with such figures as Cardinal Antonelli, Sir Charles and Lady Lyell and the sculptor Benjamin Spence.
- Notes:
- AMDigital Reference: Osborn D 386
- OCLC:
- 1373886263
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