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LoC No.: 11019376

Title: Valencia and Murcia, a glance at African Spain

Series Title: The Spanish series

Note: Reading ease score: 52.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Contents: The old kingdom of Valencia -- Saguntum and Castellon -- The Kingdom of Murcia.

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: "Valencia and Murcia, a glance at African Spain" by Albert Frederick Calvert is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the rich cultural and historical backgrounds of the Spanish regions of Valencia and Murcia, exploring their landscapes, agricultural practices, and the influence of their diverse inhabitants. It highlights the blending of different cultures, particularly during the Moorish occupation, and the development of irrigation techniques that transformed the landscape into a flourishing agricultural hub. At the start of this work, Calvert paints a vivid picture of the Kingdom of Valencia, describing its scenic beauty and agricultural wealth, which blossoms under the Mediterranean sun. He discusses the captivating life of the Valencian people, their customs, and the unique language spoken in the region, which reflects a blend of historical influences. The text also recounts the historical significance of Valencia, noting its conquests, cultural exchanges, and the lasting legacies of its Moorish past, including the establishment of a water tribunal that governs local irrigation disputes. Calvert’s opening establishes a rich context that combines natural beauty with a complex social fabric, inviting readers to explore the depth of this African-Spanish region. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Calvert, Albert Frederick, 1872-1946

EBook No.: 63136

Published: Sep 6, 2020

Downloads: 115

Language: English

Subject: Valencia (Spain) -- Description and travel

Subject: Murcia (Spain) -- Description and travel

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

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 11019376

Title: Valencia and Murcia, a glance at African Spain

Series Title: The Spanish series

Note: Reading ease score: 52.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Contents: The old kingdom of Valencia -- Saguntum and Castellon -- The Kingdom of Murcia.

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: "Valencia and Murcia, a glance at African Spain" by Albert Frederick Calvert is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the rich cultural and historical backgrounds of the Spanish regions of Valencia and Murcia, exploring their landscapes, agricultural practices, and the influence of their diverse inhabitants. It highlights the blending of different cultures, particularly during the Moorish occupation, and the development of irrigation techniques that transformed the landscape into a flourishing agricultural hub. At the start of this work, Calvert paints a vivid picture of the Kingdom of Valencia, describing its scenic beauty and agricultural wealth, which blossoms under the Mediterranean sun. He discusses the captivating life of the Valencian people, their customs, and the unique language spoken in the region, which reflects a blend of historical influences. The text also recounts the historical significance of Valencia, noting its conquests, cultural exchanges, and the lasting legacies of its Moorish past, including the establishment of a water tribunal that governs local irrigation disputes. Calvert’s opening establishes a rich context that combines natural beauty with a complex social fabric, inviting readers to explore the depth of this African-Spanish region. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Calvert, Albert Frederick, 1872-1946

EBook No.: 63136

Published: Sep 6, 2020

Downloads: 115

Language: English

Subject: Valencia (Spain) -- Description and travel

Subject: Murcia (Spain) -- Description and travel

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

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.