Gatherings from Spain by Richard Ford

Read now or download (free!)

Choose how to read this book Url Size
Read online (web) https://sendtokindle.compellingsciencefiction.com/ebooks/41611.html.images 873 kB
EPUB3 (E-readers incl. Send-to-Kindle) https://sendtokindle.compellingsciencefiction.com/ebooks/41611.epub3.images 433 kB Send
to
kindle
email:

EPUB (older E-readers) https://sendtokindle.compellingsciencefiction.com/ebooks/41611.epub.images 453 kB
EPUB (no images, older E-readers) https://sendtokindle.compellingsciencefiction.com/ebooks/41611.epub.noimages 440 kB
Kindle https://sendtokindle.compellingsciencefiction.com/ebooks/41611.kf8.images 694 kB
older Kindles https://sendtokindle.compellingsciencefiction.com/ebooks/41611.kindle.images 656 kB
Plain Text UTF-8 https://sendtokindle.compellingsciencefiction.com/ebooks/41611.txt.utf-8 821 kB
Download HTML (zip) https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/41611/pg41611-h.zip 421 kB
There may be more files related to this item.

About this eBook

Author Ford, Richard, 1796-1858
Title Gatherings from Spain
Note Reading ease score: 53.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images available at The Internet Archive)
Summary "Gatherings from Spain" by Richard Ford is a travelogue and cultural commentary written in the mid-19th century. The work is primarily a compilation of observations and analyses about Spain’s regions, characteristics, and customs, tailored especially for individuals contemplating a visit. The author delves into the complex sociopolitical landscape of Spain, highlighting regional distinctions and the nation's rich heritage and contemporary shifts. The opening of the book introduces the reader to Spain's geographical and cultural diversity, emphasizing its composition of distinct provinces that were once independent kingdoms. Ford discusses the isolation created by mountains and rivers, which perpetuates localism among the Spanish people. He critiques the notion of a unified Spain, illustrating how each province retains its unique identity and characteristics that differ significantly from one another. Through anecdotes and historical references, Ford sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Spanish society, geography, and the nuances of travel within this captivating yet fragmented nation. (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. 41611
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Oct 23, 2024
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
Downloads 154 downloads in the last 30 days.
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!