Publisher's Synopsis
The Old Gardens of Italy: How to Visit Them is a comprehensive guidebook written by Mrs. Aubrey Le Blond. The book is centered around the beautiful gardens of Italy and provides readers with a detailed description of each garden, its history, and the best ways to visit them. The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides an overview of the history of Italian gardens, their design, and the different types of gardens found in Italy. The second part of the book is a detailed guide to the most famous gardens in Italy, including the Boboli Gardens in Florence, the Villa d'Este in Tivoli, and the Gardens of Villa Taranto on Lake Maggiore. Each garden is described in detail, with information on its history, design, and notable features. The book also provides practical information on how to visit each garden, including opening hours, admission fees, and transportation options. Overall, The Old Gardens of Italy: How to Visit Them is an excellent guidebook for anyone interested in exploring the beautiful gardens of Italy. It is well-written, informative, and provides readers with all the information they need to plan a successful visit.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.
