Italian Highways And Byways From A Motor Car (1909)

Italian Highways and Byways from a Motor Car is a travelogue written by Francis Miltoun and first published in 1909. The book is a narrative of Miltoun's travels through Italy by car, detailing his experiences and observations of the country's landscape, culture, and people. The book is divided into chapters, each covering a different region of Italy, including Tuscany, Umbria, the Veneto, and the Lakes. Miltoun describes the scenery he encounters along the way, such as the rolling hills of Tuscany and the rugged coastline of the Amalfi Coast. He also provides historical context and cultural insights, discussing the art, architecture, and cuisine of each region.Throughout the book, Miltoun reflects on the joys and challenges of traveling by car in early 20th-century Italy. He describes the difficulties of navigating the country's winding, unpaved roads and the joys of discovering hidden gems off the beaten path. Italian Highways and Byways from a Motor Car is a fascinating glimpse into the early days of automobile travel and a vivid portrait of Italy's diverse regions and cultures. It is a must-read for anyone interested in travel writing, Italian culture, or the history of transportation.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.