Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 395
es of Venetianlife were the festivals which occurred every year,and served to keep in remembrance certain eventsin the history of the city. Among these was onekept annually for centuries called La Festadella Marie. and this is the incident it com-memorates : In very old times, it was the customin… … THE BRIDGE OF SIGHS. the city, on a little island called Olivolo, where thebishop lived. On the day of the fete, elegantgondolas were seen on the waters, carrying peopledressed in holiday attire to the appointed place,and the young couples landed to the sound of sweetand joyous music. The jewels…
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