Project Gutenberg 2015-09-06 Public domain in the USA. 98 Elmendorf, Dwight L. (Dwight Lathrop) 1859 1929 Elmendorf, Dwight The Mentor: Venice, the Island City, Vol. 1, Num. 27, Serial No. 27 Produced by Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Mentor: Venice, the Island City, Vol. 1, Num. 27, Serial No. 27 by Elmendorf" is a travelogue written in the early 20th century that explores the captivating and unique city of Venice. The book serves as a guide, providing insights into the architecture, history, and culture of this legendary destination, often referred to as "The Pearl of the Adriatic." It captures the essence of Venice’s enchanting landscapes, from its picturesque canals and bridges to its iconic landmarks, such as St. Mark’s Cathedral and the Doge’s Palace. In this descriptive work, Elmendorf takes readers on a virtual tour of Venice, highlighting its rich history and stunning architecture that has drawn admiration for centuries. He shares fascinating details about significant sites like St. Mark’s Cathedral, with its intricate mosaics and historical relics, and the Doge’s Palace, renowned for its grand design and famed artworks. The narrative goes beyond mere descriptions, delving into the character of Venice itself—the feeling of the Grand Canal alive with gondolas, the atmospheric scenes at the Rialto Bridge, and the evocative stories behind the Bridge of Sighs. Ultimately, the book serves both as an exploration of Venice's monumental beauty and as an invitation to experience its cultural and historical depth. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 71.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Venice (Italy) -- Description and travel DG Text The Mentor Browsing: History - European Browsing: Travel & Geography Category: Travel Writing Category: History - European Category: Architecture Category: Art 74706 2025-06-20T05:42:23.870036 text/html 48678 2024-10-24T17:59:11 text/html 895091 2025-06-20T05:42:27.107024 application/epub+zip 893714 2025-06-20T05:42:24.628045 application/epub+zip 84057 2025-06-20T05:42:24.233046 application/epub+zip 924732 2025-06-20T05:42:29.084048 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 886040 2025-06-20T05:42:26.596065 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 105304 2022-09-22T14:51:27.340468 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 57972 2025-06-20T05:42:23.634068 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 38102 2024-10-24T17:59:11 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16309 2025-06-20T05:42:29.230011 application/rdf+xml 11484 2025-06-20T05:42:24.318034 image/jpeg 2340 2025-06-20T05:42:24.274046 image/jpeg 821314 2025-06-20T05:42:23.951081 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog