Project Gutenberg 2012-07-10 Public domain in the USA. 216 Hartley, C. Gasquoine (Catherine Gasquoine) 1867 1928 Hartley, Catherine Gasquoine Gallichan, Walter M., Mrs. Things seen in Spain This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler "Things Seen in Spain" by C. Gasquoine Hartley is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. The book provides a vivid exploration of Spanish culture, society, and landscapes through the author's personal experiences and observations as they journey through various regions of Spain. Its focus is on the enduring traditions, customs, and contrasting elements of both rural and urban life, drawing a rich, detailed portrait of the nation. The opening of the work sets the stage for a deep appreciation of Spain's unique charm and character, emphasizing the conservation of its historical essence amidst modernity. Hartley discusses the initial impressions one gets when arriving in Spain, highlighting its distinctiveness from neighboring countries and its rich cultural tapestry woven from Moorish and medieval influences. From the allure of the gardens of Granada to the symbolism behind Spanish customs and the vibrancy of local life, Hartley illustrates the enchanting blend of tradition and modernity characteristic of the nation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Spain -- Social life and customs DP Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: History - General Browsing: Travel & Geography 241113 241048 2024-09-17T04:51:00.922920 2023-09-17T13:06:25.845940 text/html text/html 232633 2012-07-10T16:39:12 text/html 2421408 2012-07-10T16:49:58 text/html application/zip 2549475 2024-09-17T04:51:10.799854 application/epub+zip 2527208 2024-09-17T04:51:03.051867 application/epub+zip 140165 2024-09-17T04:51:01.774878 application/epub+zip 2656289 2024-09-17T04:51:16.151880 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2608785 2024-09-17T04:51:08.471925 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 260026 2022-09-18T12:03:52.801985 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 186040 2024-09-17T04:50:59.928949 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 185786 2012-07-10T16:39:55 text/plain; charset=utf-8 69047 2012-07-10T16:49:58 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 17789 2024-09-17T04:51:16.335853 application/rdf+xml 15199 2024-09-17T04:51:02.147927 image/jpeg 3766 2024-09-17T04:51:01.961902 image/jpeg 2482195 2024-09-17T04:51:01.062909 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