Well-Worn Roads Of Spain, Holland And Italy: Traveled By A Painter In Search Of The Picturesque (1887)

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 is a first-person account of Smith's travels through Spain, Holland, and Italy, as he searches for the picturesque landscapes and cultural experiences that he can capture in his paintings.The book is divided into three sections, one for each country, and each section contains several chapters that describe Smith's experiences in different cities and regions. Smith writes about the people he meets, the sights he sees, and the customs and traditions that he observes.Throughout the book, Smith's descriptions are vivid and detailed, and he uses his painter's eye to capture the beauty of the landscapes and architecture that he encounters. He also provides historical and cultural context for the places he visits, giving readers a deeper understanding of the countries he explores.Well-Worn Roads of Spain, Holland and Italy is a classic travelogue that provides a fascinating glimpse into these three countries in the late 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in travel, art, or history.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.