The Lily of the Arno: Or Florence, Past and Present is a historical novel written by Virginia Wales Johnson in 1891. The book is set in Florence, Italy, and tells the story of a young American woman named Lily, who travels to Florence to study art. Along the way, she discovers the rich history and culture of the city, and becomes fascinated by the lives of the people who have lived there in the past.Through Lily's eyes, the reader is taken on a journey through Florence's past, from the days of the Etruscans and Romans, to ...
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The Lily of the Arno: Or Florence, Past and Present is a historical novel written by Virginia Wales Johnson in 1891. The book is set in Florence, Italy, and tells the story of a young American woman named Lily, who travels to Florence to study art. Along the way, she discovers the rich history and culture of the city, and becomes fascinated by the lives of the people who have lived there in the past.Through Lily's eyes, the reader is taken on a journey through Florence's past, from the days of the Etruscans and Romans, to the Renaissance and the Medici family, to the struggles of the Risorgimento and the unification of Italy. Along the way, Lily meets a cast of colorful characters, including artists, writers, politicians, and ordinary Florentines, who help her to understand the city's complex history and culture.The Lily of the Arno is a beautifully written and engaging novel that brings the history of Florence to life. It is a must-read for anyone who loves history, art, or travel, and is sure to inspire readers to explore this fascinating city for themselves.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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