The philosophy of Rome is less original,
less pure and disinterested, less practical than that of Greece.
Through all this part of Italy the geologist finds materials for
examination and conjecture, in the ridge of the Appennines: and these,
rendered still more interesting, accompany him into the Neapolitan
territory, both continental and insular.
Such are the principal subjects to which travellers have directed their
attention in Italy; and the travels which chiefly relate to these
subjects, and treat of them in the best manner, we shall select.
385. Les Observations Antiques du Seigneur Symion, Florentin, en son
dernier Voyage d'Italie, 1557. Lyons, 1558. 4to - The principal merit of
this work consists in the description and engravings of several remains of
antiquity, which no longer exist.
386. An Itinerary of a Voyage through Italy, 1646, 1647. By John Raymond.
1648. 12mo.
387. Misson's New Voyage to Italy, 1704. 4 vols. 8vo. - This work is
translated from the French; and contains the first general account of this
country which appeared, but in many places incorrect and prejudiced.
Addison's remarks on Italy are published with this edition of Misson; they
are classical; and in fact a commentary made on the spot, on the
descriptions of Virgil. Subsequent travellers, however, in some places
differ from him in opinion, and in others question his accuracy and
judgment.
388. Grosley's Observations on Italy. 2 vols. 8vo. - Chiefly political and
anecdotal; in some parts of doubtful authority: translated from the French.
