A paradice of ye delights of Italy, [late 17th century].

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Title: A paradice of ye delights of Italy, [late 17th century].
Creator: Bell, Henry, Captain
Abstract: Manuscript on paper, in a single secretary hand, of a tour guide of Italy, including descriptions of notable sights as well as directions from "London to Rome as also from one Citie to another in all Ittaly." The text is organized by city, and "translated out of the high Germane into the English tongue by Captayne Henry Bell." Includes some verses in Latin and English
Description: Phillipps MS 16427.
Binding: cloth covered boards.
Provenance: For information on the source of acquisition, consult the appropriate curator.
Extent: 1 32 x 20 cm. v. (149 p.) ;
Extent of Digitization: This object has been completely digitized.
Language: English

Genre: Guidebooks
Travel writing
Resource Type: unspecified
Subject (Geographic): Italy
Subject (Name): Bell, Henry, Captain.
Subject (Topic): English poetry
Latin poetry
Travel
Description and travel
Religious life and customs
Subjects: Bell, Henry, Captain
English poetry > 17th century
Latin poetry
Travel > Guidebooks
Italy > Description and travel
Italy > Religious life and customs

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Citation: Captain Henry Bell, A Paradice of ye Delights of Italy. James Marshall and Marie-Louise Osborn Collection, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.