Our Italy by Charles Dudley Warner
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"Our Italy" by Charles Dudley Warner is a travelogue written in the late 19th century. This work focuses on Southern California, drawing parallels between its beauty and climate to that of Italy, while exploring the physical characteristics and bounty of the region. The author invites readers to consider the landscape, agricultural potential, and the livability of this unique part of the United States. At the start of the narrative, Warner vividly describes
the awe-inspiring transition experienced by travelers as they journey into the picturesque vistas of Southern California from the rigors of cold alpine landscapes. The opening portion establishes the contrasting climates, highlighting the abundance of lush gardens, orchards, and varying elevations that contribute to a unique ecosystem. The author emphasizes the richness of the terrain, discussing the implications of localized weather patterns, irrigation, and cultivation, which together position Southern California as a fertile and thriving land, drawing comparisons to Italy yet with its own distinct charm and characteristics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Warner, Charles Dudley, 1829-1900 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | rc01000915 |
| Title | Our Italy |
| Credits |
Produced by Bryan Ness, Josephine Paolucci and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net. (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 69.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F850.5: United States local history: Pacific States |
| Subject | Agriculture -- California |
| Subject | Urbanization -- California |
| Subject | Real estate development -- California |
| Subject | Business -- California |
| Subject | California, Southern -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 28506 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-28506-1 |
| Release Date | Apr 5, 2009 |
| Last Update | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 386 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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