Publisher's Synopsis
""A Holiday In Umbria: With An Account Of Urbino And The Cortegiano Of Castiglione"" is a travelogue written by Thomas Graham Jackson and first published in 1917. The book details the author's experiences during his holiday in Umbria, Italy, and provides a vivid description of the region's natural beauty, cultural heritage, and historical significance. In addition to his observations on the landscape and people of Umbria, Jackson also includes an account of his visit to Urbino, a city famous for its Renaissance art and architecture, and a discussion of ""The Book of the Courtier"" by Baldassare Castiglione, a classic work on courtly etiquette and behavior. Overall, ""A Holiday In Umbria"" offers readers a fascinating glimpse into the charms of one of Italy's most enchanting regions, as well as a deeper understanding of the cultural and intellectual history of the country.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.
