This book is a travelogue by Edward Verrall Lucas, a British writer who spent time in Florence in the early 20th century. Lucas' account provides a vivid description of the city's architecture, art, and culture, as well as its history. The book is richly illustrated with photographs and drawings. It is an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in visiting or learning about Florence. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.