Spanish Highways and Byways by Katharine Lee Bates
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| Author | Bates, Katharine Lee, 1859-1929 |
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| LoC No. | 01029265 |
| Title | Spanish Highways and Byways |
| Note | Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Spanish Highways and Byways" by Katharine Lee Bates is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. The book offers a personal account of Bates' experiences and impressions while journeying through Spain, painting a vivid picture of the country's cultural charm, social complexities, and unique traditions. The opening of the work introduces us to the author's arrival in Spain, accompanied by reflections on the contradictions of Spanish character, which blends industriousness with the stereotype of laziness. Bates describes her departure from Biarritz and the curious dynamics she encounters in the Basque region, where hardworking laborers challenge the traditional notions about the Spanish people. As she explores various locales, including the fishing village of Pasajes and aristocratic San Sebastian, she captures the beauty of the landscape, the struggles of the working class, and engaging glimpses of local customs, setting the stage for a rich exploration of Spain’s intricate tapestry of life and culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DP: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Spain, Portugal |
| Subject | Spain -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 38767 |
| Release Date | Feb 4, 2012 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 111 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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