Rollo in Rome

"Rollo in Rome" by Jacob Abbott is a story about a young boy named Rollo who travels to Rome with his Uncle George in the 1800s. Rollo rides in a horse-drawn coach called a diligence and sees the different sights and culture of Rome. This trip teaches Rollo, and the reader, about Roman society, customs, and where different places are in Rome. The adventure starts in Naples. Rollo must pay attention so he can learn the best way to pack his bag and the rules of the road for the trip to Rome. It teaches young readers about the history and culture of the places Rollo visits with his uncle.