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Morton's indispensable companion to Rome
H.V. Morton's account of his days in 1950s Rome remains an indispensable historical companion. In his characteristic anecdotal style, Morton leads the reader on a well-informed and insightful journey around the city, from the Fontana di Trevi and the Colosseum to the Vatican Gardens loud with exquisite birdsong. This vivid reportage also takes time to consider such topics as the idiosyncrasies of Italian drivers and the ominous possibilities behind the unusual absence of pigeons in the Piazza di San Pietro, bringing this most fascinating of cities delightfully to life. Much has been written about Rome's endlessly colourful past and present, but Morton's writing is a class above the rest. "The completest and most charming guide for travellers to Rome in contemporary English" Observer
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About H.V. Morton A Fleet Street reporter, H V Morton (1892-1979) fought in the First World War and was present at the opening of Tutankhamun's tomb. One of the century's most popular travel writers, he published travelogues from Spain, Italy and the Middle East as well as the famous series on the British Isles. After the Second World War Morton moved to a farm in South Africa, where he died in 1979. Rights & Permissions Information: please note that ALL rights in H V Morton's works are handled by Methuen Publishing Limited. All enquiries for the use of Morton's works should be sent to methuenpubltd@btinternet.com (or fax 01825 723655) in the first instance.
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