The History of the Venetian Gondola

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The Gondola Makerbrings the centuries-old art of gondola-making to life in thetale of a young man’s complicated relationship with his master-craftsman fatherLovers of historical fiction will appreciate the authentic details of gondola craftsmanship, along with an intimate first-person narrative set against the richly textured backdrop of 16th-century Venice.

What are the origins of the Venetian Gondola?

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