| + | Ind. 62: 1358. Je. 6, ’07. 60w. |
“An admirably practical guide.”
| + | Outlook. 86: 525. Jl. 6, ’07. 100w. |
Cruickshank, J. W., and Cruickshank, A. M. Umbrian cities of Italy. 2v. il. $3. Page.
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A guide-book, yet it withholds information about the details of travel. “The authors’ method is to give a brief history of the region, and also of each city, from which the traveler may form an idea of the states of civilization under which the various art treasures of each locality were produced and of the people who made them. Then follow descriptions and studies of monuments, churches, museums, and their contents. The books are not intended to take the place of an ordinary guide book nor to furnish catalogues of collections. The aim of the authors has been to supplement these by giving such a background of history and tradition and of biographical coloring as will make the objects studied stand out before the traveler full of meaning and suggestion.” (N. Y. Times.)
“The plans for the identification of particular pictures in lavishly decorated churches or other buildings should prove very useful.”
| + | Nation. 85: 383. O. 24, ’07. 130w. |
“Through the descriptions are scattered many bits of criticism which give to them just the personal, companionable note that most travelers will enjoy.”