Project Gutenberg 2021-02-05 Public domain in the USA. 277 Crawford, F. Marion (Francis Marion) 1854 1909 Crawford, Francis Marion Pennell, Joseph 1857 1926 Pennell, J. (Joseph) Salve Venetia, gleanings from Venetian history; vol. I Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) "Salve Venetia, gleanings from Venetian history; vol. I" by F. Marion Crawford is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work explores the rich and multifaceted history of Venice, paying homage to its unique character and enduring legacy through a blend of fact, legend, and imagery. The author delves into the city's origins, the establishment of its culture, and the significant events that shaped its development over the centuries. The opening of "Salve Venetia" presents a vivid and poetic portrayal of Venice as more than just a city; it is depicted as a living entity with a vibrant personality that has persisted over time, largely independent of its inhabitants. Crawford discusses the mythical beginnings of Venice amidst the threats posed by barbarian invasions during the decline of the Roman Empire. He captures the resilience of the early Venetians as they took refuge in the lagoon's islands, forming a community characterized by their devotion to tradition and the divine. Through this introduction, Crawford sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the themes of identity, beauty, and survival that will unfold throughout the rest of the volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 57.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Venice (Italy) -- History DG Text Category: History - European 973031 2025-06-25T11:12:23.793158 text/html 902651 2024-10-18T10:19:19 text/html 26228167 2025-06-25T11:12:50.745013 application/epub+zip 26190776 2025-06-25T11:12:29.581107 application/epub+zip 444587 2025-06-25T11:12:26.385140 application/epub+zip 26413916 2025-06-25T11:13:04.721021 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 26260821 2025-06-25T11:12:43.853069 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 616665 2022-09-29T04:28:25.097489 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 753593 2025-06-25T11:12:21.073156 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 733568 2024-10-18T10:19:19 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16987 2025-06-25T11:13:05.076949 application/rdf+xml 17515 2025-06-25T11:12:26.634197 image/jpeg 2547 2025-06-25T11:12:26.512130 image/jpeg 25756584 2025-06-25T11:12:24.471118 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 en.wikipedia en.wikipedia