The Englishwoman in Italy, by A. L. V. Gretton 57808
[Subtitle: Impressions of life in the Roman states and Sardinia,
during a ten years' residence]
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"The Marchesa describes the actual wretchedness of the country"
"Comfortless bed-room"
Published in 1860: Oh dear, oh dear! And the English still haven't gotten the Italians to "shape up".
Chuck