Sketches from the Subject and Neighbour Lands of Venice

Combining the eye of a historian with the curiosity of an antiquarian, the author guides listeners through the architectural gems and layered histories of Venice’s surrounding lands. Drawing from three distinct journeys made in the late 1870s, the essays capture the lacework of churches, palaces, and ancient ruins that dot the Adriatic coast, from Dalmatia to Istria. Each piece is peppered with observations of everyday life, offering a sense of travel that feels both scholarly and delightfully personal.

Twenty‑two of the author’s own pencil sketches accompany the narratives, turning the words into vivid visual tours that bring the stone façades and bustling markets to life. The background of the era—refugees in Ragusa, the early rumblings of the Herzegovina revolt—adds a subtle, contemporary pulse without overwhelming the focus on art and history. Listeners will find a compact yet richly detailed companion for anyone dreaming of wandering the Venetian lagoon and its neighboring horizons.