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Once a formidable personality well known in literary and artistic circles, Janet Ross (1842–1927) is virtually unknown today. Downing (managing editor, Parnassus; The Calligraphy Shop) brings her back to our attention. Relying on archival sources and Ross's own voluminous writings, Downing details that almost century-long period beginning in the mid 1800s when Florence was the center of a vibrant and rich Anglo-American community of expatriates, tourists, artists, antiques dealers, a...Log In or Sign Up to Read More