Our Sentimental Journey Through France And Italy (1893) - Joseph Pennell - Bog

""Our Sentimental Journey Through France And Italy"" is a travelogue written by Joseph Pennell, an American artist and writer, and his wife Elizabeth Robins Pennell. The book documents the couple's travels through France and Italy in the late 19th century, during which they visited several cities and towns, including Paris, Chartres, Rouen, Florence, and Venice.The Pennells' journey was not only a physical one, but also a sentimental one, as they sought to explore the cultural and artistic heritage of these two countries. As such, the book is filled with detailed descriptions of the art, architecture, and history of the places they visited, as well as their personal reflections on the people and places they encountered along the way.Throughout the book, the Pennells offer a unique perspective on the cultural and social milieu of late 19th century Europe, as well as their own experiences as travelers and artists. They also provide insights into the art world of the time, including their encounters with famous artists and writers such as Henry James and James McNeill Whistler.""Our Sentimental Journey Through France And Italy"" is not only a valuable historical document, but also a fascinating and engaging read for anyone interested in travel, art, and cultural history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the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.