Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Volume 15, No. 86, February, 1875

A vivid journey across Italy’s heartland, this collection guides listeners from the tranquil source of the Clitumnus near Assisi to the thunderous Nar of Terni. The prose paints the ancient temple by the spring, the ruined Roman bridge at Narni, and the dramatic gorge‑filled road that threads between Florence and Rome, offering a sense of the landscape’s timeless power.

The wanderer then climbs the volcanic perch of Orvieto, where a Gothic cathedral towers above narrow, winding streets and humble townsfolk in bright costume. Detailed observations of marble apostles, stained‑glass light, and the quiet solitude of a lone vespers service bring the city’s art and atmosphere to life, while the traveler’s own anticipation of Rome adds a gentle, forward‑looking thread.