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Roman Holidays And Others is a collection of essays by American author William Dean Howells, originally published in 1908. The book consists of 14 essays, each exploring different aspects of Italian culture and society. The essays cover a wide range of topics, from the beauty of Italian art and architecture to the quirks of Italian customs and traditions. Howells writes in a clear and engaging style, combining personal anecdotes with historical and cultural analysis. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into Italy at the turn of the 20th century, and showcases Howells' keen eye for detail and his love of travel and exploration. Overall, Roman Holidays And Others is a delightful read for anyone interested in Italian culture and history, or in the work of this influential American author.My visit to the Roman Forum when the Genius Loci verified to my ignorance and the intelligence of my companions the well-conjectured site of the Temple of Jupiter Stator was not the first nor yet the second visit I had paid the place. There had been intermediate mornings when I met two friends there, indefinitely more instructed, with whom I sauntered from point to point, preying upon their knowledge for my emotion concerning each. Information is an excellent thing--in others; and but for these friends I should not now be able to say that this mouldering heap of brickwork, rather than that, was Julius Caesar's house; or just where it was that Antony made his oration over the waxen effigy which served him for Caesar's body.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.