Leghorn

Leghorn is an Italian seaport, on the West coast, 60 miles from Florence. It is a fine city, with broad streets and many canals. Its exports include wine, silk, oil, marble, and straw hats. It imports spirits, sugar, and machinery. It does a large and increasing coasting trade, and manufactures coral ornaments. Its prosperity dates from the 15th century. It was a free port till 1868.

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