Project Gutenberg 2011-12-03 Public domain in the USA. 69 Irving, Washington 1783 1859 Crayon, Geoffrey Mellin, Robert 1826 1880 Mellin, Gustaf Robert Mellin, R. Alhambra Produced by Tapio Riikonen "Alhambra" by Washington Irving is a travel narrative written in the early 19th century. The book recounts the author's explorations and reflections on the Alhambra, the famed Moorish palace in Granada, Spain, as well as the historical context and remnants of Moorish culture in the region. Through his journey, Irving captures the enchanting beauty and the rich history of the area, making it a compelling read for those interested in travel literature and historical accounts. The opening of the work sets the stage as Irving introduces his travels to Spain, specifically his venture into the mountainous regions leading to Granada and the Alhambra. He begins by reminiscing about previous adventures with a travel companion and shares observations about the stark yet majestic landscapes of the region. The narrative paints a vivid picture of the contrasting scenery, encapsulating Spanish culture through encounters with local inhabitants, their customs, and the pervasive aura of Moorish heritage. As he prepares to enter the Alhambra, Irving expresses his deep reverence for the site, foreshadowing a detailed exploration of its architectural wonders and the captivating stories intertwined with its storied past. (This is an automatically generated summary.) fi Spain -- Social life and customs -- Fiction Alhambra (Granada, Spain) DP PS Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: History - European Browsing: Fiction 600268 600277 2024-09-16T07:07:55.779171 2023-09-16T13:16:46.987614 text/html text/html 578586 2011-12-03T11:29:38 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 222876 2011-12-03T11:29:38 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 281535 2024-09-16T07:08:03.197131 application/epub+zip 287766 2024-09-16T07:07:57.375137 application/epub+zip 287766 2024-09-16T07:07:56.441163 application/epub+zip 492833 2024-09-16T07:08:08.125605 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 444398 2024-09-16T07:08:02.499156 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 444513 2022-09-17T12:27:25.665912 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 571415 571406 2024-09-16T07:07:55.050185 2023-09-16T13:16:46.290612 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 546389 2011-12-03T11:29:34 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 215066 2011-12-03T11:29:38 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 19289 2024-09-16T07:08:08.265713 application/rdf+xml 10245 2024-09-16T07:07:56.805245 image/jpeg 2972 2024-09-16T07:07:56.620140 image/jpeg 268472 2024-09-16T07:07:55.837151 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia