Caroline Crane Marsh Diary, April 8 - June 14, 1863

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Description: The Marshes explore Piobesi Castle and its gardens in this diary. George Perkins Marsh commutes from the castle to Turin to attend to diplomatic business and meets for a second time with King Victor Emmanuel. Caroline Crane Marsh continues to receive updates on the latest battles in the American Civil War, as well as the rising tensions between England and the U.S., France’s interference in Mexican affairs, and the “doings” of Richard M. Blatchford and J.C. Hooker in Rome.

Topics in this diary include funerary practices in Italy, Catholicism and religious celebrations in Italy, the everyday experiences of the Italian peasantry, Italian marital norms, the behavior and treatment of women in Italy versus the United States, Italian medical practices, Italian agriculture, relations between the elites of Naples and those of Savoy, Turin court life and etiquette, and life as an expatriate in Italy.

Subject: Marsh, Caroline Crane, 1816-1901.; Marsh George P., (George Perkins), 1801-1882.; Savoy, House of.; Ambassadors' spouses -- Italy -- Turin -- Diaries.; Diplomatic and consular service, American -- Italy.; Ambassadors' spouses.; Diplomatic and consular service, American.; Manners and customs.; Turin (Italy) -- History -- Sources.; Turin (Italy) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century.; Italy -- Turin.; Italy.; Diaries.; Italy -- Pegli.; Catholicism.; Victor Emmanuel II, King of Italy 1820-1878.

Note [Digital Version]: 2021-03-25, Center for Digital Initiatives, University of Vermont Libraries

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