"Embark on a captivating journey through the enchanting landscapes of Italy with Edith Wharton in 'Italian Villas and Their Gardens.' Penned in the early 20th century, this travel narrative offers readers an insightful exploration of the architectural marvels and lush gardens that adorn the Italian countryside.
As Wharton delves into the history, art, and horticulture of these villas, 'Italian Villas and Their Gardens' is more than a travelogue¿it's a literary expedition that captures the timeless allure of Italy's cultural and natural beauty.
Join Wharton on this literary journey where each page unveils a new facet of Italian elegance, making 'Italian Villas and Their Gardens' an essential read for those captivated by tales of travel and the picturesque charm of Italy."
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Höhe: 220 mm
Breite: 170 mm
Dicke: 6 mm
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979-10-419-8370-4 (9791041983704)
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Edith Wharton was born Edith Newbold Jones on January 24, 1862, to George Frederic Jones and Lucretia Stevens Rhinelander at their brownstone at 14 West Twenty-third Street in New York City. To her friends and family she was known as Pussy Jones. She had two older brothers, Frederic Rhinelander and Henry Edward. Frederic married Mary Cadwalader Rawle; their daughter was landscape architect Beatrix Farrand. Edith was baptized April 20, 1862, Easter Sunday, at Grace Church.
