Month: August 2023

The Duomo at Como

Julia and Avery arrived in Como, Italy late one evening in August 1899. They went straight to the Duomo—the city’s main cathedral (also known as the Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta). . .

Arriving in Italy

For their summer vacation in August 1899, Julia and Avery eventually decided to take the train through Switzerland and Northern Italy. It had not been. . .

Considering the Bicycle

With Avery as her companion, Julia could explore Europe during their summer breaks. They considered different modes of transport, as she explained. . .

Solitary No More

During her first two years in Paris, Julia was often lonely. Her life improved in the fall of 1898, when her younger brother Avery joined her. . .