Page 352. The fare for a course is now half a lira.
Page 355. _For_ Monsignor Macchi _read_ the Maggiordomo.
Villa Ludovisi destroyed, Museum closed.
Page 356. Father Gavazzi is dead.
Page 357. Vansittart's bank is closed.
British Ambassador, the Marquis of Dufferin and Ava.
United States Minister, the Hon. Albert G. Porter.
United States Consul-General, Mr. Augustus Bourne.
Mosaics--Gallant's is closed.
Page 358. Chapman's Pension is 76 Via S. Niccolo da Tolentino.
Tallinback's Pension is at 66 Via due Macelli.
Population to June 30, 1889, was 408,000.
Protection of Animals--Office, Via S. Giacomo.
Theatres--Apollo destroyed; Umberto closed.
Preface.
The object of our work is to describe in a practical manner the points
of interest in and around the Eternal City. One half of our life has
been spent in studying Rome on the spot. For our guides we have had
the classic authorities and recent excavations; and it has been with
us a labour of love to work out from our authors the meaning of the
ruins uncovered, and impart the information thus obtained to others.
The excavations of the last few years have thrown an entirely new
flood of light upon the existing remains and Roman history, and have
proved beyond doubt that there is a great deal more truth in the early
history of Rome than has generally been supposed. It has been our
privilege to watch the excavations year after year, and elucidate the
remains found; and our labours have been rewarded with some not
unimportant discoveries. We state nothing without citing classic
authority to bear us witness, and the authority so cited agrees in a
marvellous way with the ruins discovered. We feel that our efforts
have been appreciated by the many hundreds whom we have guided to
these classic spots, and we hope our book may be likewise valued by
those who cannot come to Rome.
These Rambles will enable the visitor who is making a brief stay in
Rome to see the principal objects of interest in a short time.
By following the instructions given much time will be saved, and the
Rambler will not have to go over the same ground unnecessarily.
Visitors whose stay is limited to a few days should select the
subjects they are most interested in; whilst others, who have "plenty
of time," are advised to divide the Rambles according to the time at
their disposal.
S. R. F.
ROME, _December 1886_.
List of Illustrations.