This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1913 edition. Excerpt: ... ITINERARY SETTING forth from Rome we shall first proceed northerly over the rolling campagna and into the hills 140 kilometres to Orvieto, and from thence branch off in a north-easterly direction, 160 kilometres to Perugia. This lofty town should be made the centre from which to visit Assisi, 46 kilometres to the east, because the latter place does not possess a firstclass hostelry. From Perugia we start north-west up the Umbrian plain, stopping after 120 kilometres at steep Cortona, then going on in a more northerly direction 54 kilometres to Arezzo. If we are in a leisurely mood an agreeable side trip may be taken from Cortona by visiting Monte San Savino, 25 kilometres to the west, then 7 kilometres south to Lucignano, and lastly back 20 kilometres to Cortona. Siecina may also be visited, lying about 10 kilometres north-west from Arezzo. From Arezzo we drop down into the valley of the Arno, and follow the curve of this river 87 kilometres north-west to Florence. This city will be our headquarters for visiting San Miniato (one of its suburbs), the Certosa in the Val d'Ema, 5 kilometres distant, and Prato, 19 kilometres to the north-west. Leaving Florence we sweep off to the west 77 kilometres to Lucca, then down 22 kilometres to Pisa, and next 100 kilometres to Siena, lying south-east. From Siena one can go 85 kilometres south to Grosetto, but this trip is only mentioned and not advised. Siena lies 67 kilometres south of Florence and to go from Siena to Bologna (170 kilometres) we must pass through Florence on the way. This fact may influence some automobilists to retain Florence as a headquarters for visiting Lucca, Pisa, and Siena. If this be done it is possible to see the glass of Lucca and Pisa in one day, although it will make a...