The stones of Venice / by John Ruskin, author of "The seven lamps of architecture," "Modern painters," etc. etc. ; with illustrations drawn by the author.

John Ruskin, one of the most influential art critics of the 19th century, wrote more than half a million words on Venice. This is an abridged version of his opus, which still contains the essence of his original work, for those who would appreciate Venice, architecture and Ruskin's fine writing.