ABSTRACT

Historic Anecdotes.—Pliny.—Paulus Jovius.—Town of Como.—Soldiers and Doganieri.—Duomo, Ancient Inscriptions.—Collegio Gallio.—Ly-cée.—Collections.—Trade.—Aspect of the Town from the Lake.—Barcaiuoli.—Suburbs.—Villas.—The Palace of the Garuo.—Newly constructed Road.—Espionage.—Lake Scenery.—Female Villagers.—Peasantry.—Their Music.—Church Festivities.—Feast of St. Abbondio.—“Invito sagro.”—Villa Fontana.—Conclusion.