Cosas de España; tomo 1 by Richard Ford
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| Author | Ford, Richard, 1796-1858 |
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| Translator | Mesa y Rosales, Enrique de, 1879-1929 |
| Title |
Cosas de España; tomo 1 (El país de lo imprevisto) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 37.6 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Ramon Pajares Box, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Summary | "Cosas de España; tomo 1" by Richard Ford is a travel narrative written in the mid-19th century. The book explores the diverse regions, cultures, and characteristics of Spain, offering insights into its landscapes, customs, and social dynamics as observed by a keen English traveler. Ford's work aims to present a vivid picture of Spain, contrasting its various provinces and their unique attributes. The opening of the work introduces Ford as an observant and thoughtful traveler who endeavors to capture the essence of the Spanish landscape and its people. He notes the distinctiveness of each region, emphasizing the historical separateness of the various provinces that now constitute Spain. It describes his journeys across the diverse terrains and cultures, reflecting on the complexity of Spanish identity and the deep-rooted local pride found within each community. Ford’s narrative is infused with a mix of appreciation and critique, highlighting the beauty of the land while acknowledging the challenges faced by its inhabitants. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Spanish |
| LoC Class | DP: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Spain, Portugal |
| Subject | Spain -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 57828 |
| Release Date | Sep 1, 2018 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 24, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 85 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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