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LoC No.: 11027793

Title: Four Months Afoot in Spain

Note: Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Al Haines

Summary: "Four Months Afoot in Spain" by Harry Alverson Franck is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. The book recounts the author's four-month journey across Spain, primarily on foot, exploring the landscape, culture, and people of the Iberian Peninsula while managing his tight budget of $172. The narrative is steeped in observations, encounters, and the beauty of spontaneous adventures that unfold along the way. The opening of the narration introduces Franck's motivations and preparations for his journey, highlighting his anticipation to escape from the classroom of his professional life. He shares that his goal is not only to explore Spain but also to improve his fluency in Spanish. The narrative begins with his departure from New York City, detailing his steamer journey to Gibraltar in steerage, where he encounters a motley crew of fellow travelers, including Italian immigrants. The tone is imbued with humor and vivid descriptions of the challenges and eccentricities of travel, establishing a sense of camaraderie among those seeking new horizons. Franck's engaging storytelling sets the stage for the adventures that follow, inviting readers to accompany him on this immersive exploration of Spain. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Creator: Franck, Harry Alverson, 1881-1962

EBook No.: 40357

Published: Jul 27, 2012

Downloads: 87

Language: English

Subject: Spain -- Description and travel

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Spain, Portugal

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:40357:2 2012-07-27T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Franck, Harry Alverson en urn:lccn:11027793 1
2024-11-09T16:53:32Z Four Months Afoot in Spain

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 11027793

Title: Four Months Afoot in Spain

Note: Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Al Haines

Summary: "Four Months Afoot in Spain" by Harry Alverson Franck is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. The book recounts the author's four-month journey across Spain, primarily on foot, exploring the landscape, culture, and people of the Iberian Peninsula while managing his tight budget of $172. The narrative is steeped in observations, encounters, and the beauty of spontaneous adventures that unfold along the way. The opening of the narration introduces Franck's motivations and preparations for his journey, highlighting his anticipation to escape from the classroom of his professional life. He shares that his goal is not only to explore Spain but also to improve his fluency in Spanish. The narrative begins with his departure from New York City, detailing his steamer journey to Gibraltar in steerage, where he encounters a motley crew of fellow travelers, including Italian immigrants. The tone is imbued with humor and vivid descriptions of the challenges and eccentricities of travel, establishing a sense of camaraderie among those seeking new horizons. Franck's engaging storytelling sets the stage for the adventures that follow, inviting readers to accompany him on this immersive exploration of Spain. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Creator: Franck, Harry Alverson, 1881-1962

EBook No.: 40357

Published: Jul 27, 2012

Downloads: 87

Language: English

Subject: Spain -- Description and travel

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Spain, Portugal

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:40357:3 2012-07-27T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Franck, Harry Alverson en urn:lccn:11027793 1