This vintage book comprises a comprehensive guide to Italian villas and their gardens - written by Edith Wharton. This interesting and profusely illustrated guide will appeal to those with an interest in the beautiful villas of Italy; and it will be of special interest to fans and collectors of Whartons work. Edith Wharton (1862 - 1937) was a famous American writer and designer who won the Pulitzer prize and who was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1927; 1928 and 1930. The chapters of this book include: Florentine Villas; Sienese Villas; Roman Villas; Villas Near Rome; Caprorola and Lante; Villa DEste; Frascati; Genoese Villas; Lombard Villas; Villas of Vienetia; Lists of Books Mentioned; and Architects and Landscape Gardeners Mentioned. Many antiquarian books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive; and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable; high-quality; modern edition. It comes complete with a specially commissioned biography of the author.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. The best beginning book in printBy AlteredstoryAs a professional oboist and an instructor; I have worked with many different method books. For someone whos an absolute beginner at the instrument (whether or not theyre a beginner in all music); I recommend this book whole heartedly. Several useful points:1) It was written by someone who KNOWS the oboe. Some of the little nitpicky weirdness involving the instrument are dealt with smoothly and with ease. E.g.; the student plays F# up until lesson 7 or so; and then and only then do they begin to learn about the pitfalls of F natural fingerings.2) at the top of every lesson is a clear definition of what youre learning that lesson (new notes; new fingerings; new concepts). They also point out the first time the new concept is used in the music.3) Clear; straight forward; easy to read fingering chart.4) Well-known folk tunes to play.The only downside to this book is that it teaches forked F as involving the Eb key. Technically; a forked F should only use 1-2-3 / 1-3; but not all beginner instruments will speak without the Eb.When using this book; I dont always go on to book 2 in this series; depending upon the age and musical level of the student. But I always start here.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. This book is easy to followBy Cav E. ThanMy 10 year old daughter just started playing. This book is easy to follow.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Kindle CustomerHighly recommend by the Oboe instructor.