Publisher's Synopsis
""Christ in Italy: Being the Adventures of a Maverick Among Masterpieces"" is a travelogue written by Mary Hunter Austin and published in 1912. The book is a collection of experiences and observations from Austin's travels throughout Italy, with a focus on the country's art and architecture. The author describes her encounters with famous works of art and the impact they had on her spiritual and philosophical beliefs. The book also includes discussions of Italian culture, history, and politics, as well as personal anecdotes and reflections on life. The title ""Christ in Italy"" reflects Austin's belief that art has the power to reveal spiritual truths and connect people to a higher power. The book is considered a classic of travel literature and an important work in the history of American women's writing.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.
