Baedeker's Central Italy and Rome - 1881 antique guidebook

"The objects of the Handbook for Italy are to supply the traveller with some information regarding the progress of civilisation and art among the people he is about to visit, to render him as independent as possible of the services of guides and valets-de-place, to protect him against extortion, and in every way to aid him in deriving enjoyment and instruction from his tour in one of the most fascinating countries in the world. The Handbook will also, it is hoped, be the means of saving the traveller many a trial of temper; for there is probably no country in Europe where the patience is more severely taxed than in some parts of Italy. The Handbook is based on the Editor's personal acquaintance with the places described, most of which he has repeatedly and carefully explored. As, however, changes are constantly taking place, he will highly appreciate any communications with which travellers may kindly favour him, if the result of their own observation. The information already received from numerous correspondents, which he gratefully acknowledges, has in many cases proved most serviceable. The seventh edition of Central Italy and Rome, like its predecessor, has been carefully revised and brought down to date..." - Italy. Handbook for Travellers by Karl Baedeker. Second Part: Central Italy and Rome, 7th revised edition. Published 1881, Karl Baedeker, Leipsic (sic) Softcover. Approx. 4.5x6in. 411pp with numerous maps and plans. In fair condition... it's been around!!