Leyte (CVA 32) - Naval Cruise Book

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fashionable Rome. lt cannot be taken as a laultless example olf early Roman lif e, however, as it was once Greek-dominat- ed. Traces of Greek in- fluence may be seen in some of the archi- tecture. Several im- portant structures of the city utilize the Doric pillars of that era. The paintings have been, for the most part, Alexan- drian with a profu- sion of cupids. Many lamps, silver utensils, Candelabra, and mir- rors have been found. These have been tra- ditionally Roman in form. It is thought that another twenty years will be required to complete the job of excavating Pompeii. Systematic excava- tions have been in process since 1808. The fear that Vesuvi- us may erupt again, destroying all the work of the past 200 years, hangs heavily over the heads of the archaeologists who are engaged in the ex- cavations. The .House of the Vetti is in the best state of preservation. Inside of house is rich in art. Staff Sgt. D. R. Kavon ponders purchase of cameo at Young Hands emulate impeccable Naples factory. Comely clerk offers her advice. tory, 97 craftsmanship of father at cameo lac-

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St. Antisine Agale, protector of city, is subject of statue on the main squareg Somzc 'ro EULOGIZED IN SONG, de- scribed in books, portrayed by Hollywood cinemagnates, Sorrento must be seen to be fully appre- ciatedp. Sorrento is built on the steep, mountainous slope of a promontory extending into the bay about 12 miles southwest of Naples. In the heart of one of the most beautiful and fertile regions of Italy, she is surrounded by orange, lemon, olive, and mulberry groves. The city contains a few inter- esting ruins of its ancient splendor belonging to the Augustan period. Some of the finest examples of early Italian art are found here. Sorrento is noted as a center of silk culture in southern Italy. Pri- marily, however, she -is known for her splendid resort facilities 'and mild climate. Sorrento meets the sea after a series of Gradualness is replaced by. an abrupt drop in the Post-Tour Diners: Lt. Hebdeng Lt Butler, tescensions just outside of Naples. case of the picturesque Cliff of Sorrento. Ensigns Springmeier, Johnson and Nilsson 98 Wfams