A collection of writings about the Grand Tour that is original and innovative, straying from the usual path of aristocrats and churches. -- .
Chloe Chard Livres
The book features intriguing excerpts from travel accounts of Italy penned by Northern Europeans during the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. It showcases a diverse range of voices, including notable figures such as Charles Dupaty, Maria Graham, and Hester Lynch Piozzi, providing insights into their experiences and observations of Italian culture and landscapes. These writings, originally in English or translated at the time, offer a rich historical perspective on travel during this period.