A Picturesque Tour of Italy: From Drawings Made in 1816-1817 (1820)

A Picturesque Tour of Italy: From Drawings Made in 1816-1817 is a book written by James Hakewill and published in 1820. The book is a collection of drawings and descriptions of various Italian cities and landmarks, including Rome, Florence, Venice, and Naples. The drawings were made by Hakewill during his travels in Italy in the years 1816-1817, and the book provides a detailed and vivid account of the country's art, architecture, and culture. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Italian history, art, and architecture, and it provides a fascinating glimpse into the Italy of the early 19th century. The book is illustrated with numerous engravings and includes detailed descriptions of each drawing, as well as historical and cultural context. Overall, A Picturesque Tour of Italy is a beautiful and informative book that captures the essence of Italy's rich and diverse cultural heritage.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.