Well-Worn Roads of Spain, Holland and Italy: Traveled by a Painter in Search of the Picturesque (1887)

Francis Hopkinson Smith

Well-Worn Roads of Spain, Holland and Italy: Traveled by a Painter in Search of the Picturesque (1887)
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Published
1 May 2009
Pages
132
ISBN
9781104527303

Well-Worn Roads of Spain, Holland and Italy: Traveled by a Painter in Search of the Picturesque (1887)

Francis Hopkinson Smith

Well-Worn Roads of Spain, Holland and Italy: Traveled by a Painter in Search of the Picturesque is a travelogue written by Francis Hopkinson Smith and published in 1887. The book follows the author's journey through Spain, Holland, and Italy as he searches for inspiration for his paintings. Throughout the book, Smith provides vivid descriptions of the landscapes, architecture, and people he encounters on his travels. He also shares his observations on the culture, customs, and history of each country, highlighting the unique characteristics of each place. The book is illustrated with over 100 drawings and etchings by the author, which provide a visual representation of the places he visited. Overall, Well-Worn Roads of Spain, Holland and Italy is a charming and informative travelogue that offers a glimpse into the world of a 19th-century artist and his experiences traveling through Europe.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.

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