A Year in Spain; Volume II

A Year in Spain; Volume II

Alexander Slidell Mackenzie

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Editorial:
Legare Street Press
Año de edición:
2023
Materia
Literatura de viajes
ISBN:
9781022104624

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This travelogue follows the journey of an American journalist through Spain in the mid-19th century. The author, Alexander Slidell Mackenzie, provides vivid descriptions of Spanish culture, cuisine, and landscapes, as well as his encounters with local people. Topics covered include bullfighting, flamenco, religious festivals, and the legacy of Goya and El Greco. This edition includes illustrations and maps to help readers visualize the places and events described in the text.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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