Difference between revisions of "Lucca"
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== The Nuttall Encyclopedia <ref name="term_76173" /> == | == The Nuttall Encyclopedia <ref name="term_76173" /> == | ||
<p> Cap. of the [[Italian]] prov. of Lucca, on the Serchio, 12 m. NE. of Pisa; has an extensive trade in olive-oil, silk, and capers, the specialty of the province. Its cathedral has a very ancient cedar crucifix, fine paintings, and valuable archives. There are other ancient churches, scientific and artistic institutes, and a wonderful aqueduct of 459 arches. The natives are known over | <p> Cap. of the [[Italian]] prov. of Lucca, on the Serchio, 12 m. NE. of Pisa; has an extensive trade in olive-oil, silk, and capers, the specialty of the province. Its cathedral has a very ancient cedar crucifix, fine paintings, and valuable archives. There are other ancient churches, scientific and artistic institutes, and a wonderful aqueduct of 459 arches. The natives are known over Europe as stucco figure-sellers and organ-grinders. </p> | ||
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Latest revision as of 13:56, 12 October 2021
The Nuttall Encyclopedia [1]
Cap. of the Italian prov. of Lucca, on the Serchio, 12 m. NE. of Pisa; has an extensive trade in olive-oil, silk, and capers, the specialty of the province. Its cathedral has a very ancient cedar crucifix, fine paintings, and valuable archives. There are other ancient churches, scientific and artistic institutes, and a wonderful aqueduct of 459 arches. The natives are known over Europe as stucco figure-sellers and organ-grinders.
