Observations and Reflections Made in the Course of a Journey Through France, Italy and Germany is a travelogue written by Hester Lynch Piozzi, an English writer and diarist. The book is divided into two volumes, with the first volume published in 1789.In this book, Piozzi recounts her journey through France, Italy, and Germany, detailing her observations and reflections on the people, culture, and landscape of each country. She describes the art, architecture, and history of the cities she visited, including Paris, Rome, ...
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Observations and Reflections Made in the Course of a Journey Through France, Italy and Germany is a travelogue written by Hester Lynch Piozzi, an English writer and diarist. The book is divided into two volumes, with the first volume published in 1789.In this book, Piozzi recounts her journey through France, Italy, and Germany, detailing her observations and reflections on the people, culture, and landscape of each country. She describes the art, architecture, and history of the cities she visited, including Paris, Rome, and Munich.Piozzi also includes accounts of her interactions with various notable figures, such as the writer Samuel Johnson and the painter Sir Joshua Reynolds. She provides insight into their personalities and their contributions to the arts and culture of their respective countries.Throughout the book, Piozzi offers her opinions on various topics, ranging from politics and religion to fashion and social customs. She provides a unique perspective on the countries she visited, as a woman traveling alone at a time when such a journey was uncommon.Overall, Observations and Reflections Made in the Course of a Journey Through France, Italy and Germany is a fascinating and informative account of travel and cultural exploration in the late 18th century.In Two Volumes.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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