Spain, v. 1

De Amicis, Edmondo, 1846-1908Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 388K words
Chapters: 39

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Spain, v. 1 (of 2) by Edmondo De AmicisAuthor: De Amicis, Edmondo, 1846-1908,Language: English, Class: DP: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Spain, Portugal, Release Date: Sep 14, 2015

Editor's review

Spain, v. 1 is the first volume of a travel account of Spain by the Italian writer Edmondo De Amicis, classified under history works on Spain. Known for fine observation and a sentimental touch, De Amicis continues the travel-literature mode here, weaving journey observations, city scenes, and human impressions into a vivid sense of place. As a free Project Gutenberg ebook, it preserves the period tone of the original and suits readers interested in nineteenth-century Spanish society and the travel-writing tradition. It is not a systematic history but a personal record of travel; readers can sense the Spain the author saw while also noting his subjectivity and period prejudices. The first volume works as an entry point: read by city or chapter, with a map or historical background at hand, to better understand the scenes and figures described.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers who enjoy nineteenth-century travel literature and travel essays
Those interested in Spanish history, cityscapes, and culture
Writers and enthusiasts needing English public-domain travel material
General readers willing to read by chapter and savor a slow read

Not a good fit for

Readers expecting rigorous periodized history or data-driven historical works
Readers who need a Chinese translation and are uncomfortable with English
Tourists seeking practical, contemporary travel information about Spain

Reading tips

Read by city or chapter, locating each section on a map as you finish it.
Keep a notebook of the author's subjective impressions and your own questions.
Read the first volume first, then decide whether to continue to the second, keeping a steady pace.

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FAQ

Is this book a complete travel account of Spain?

The metadata shows it is the first of two volumes, in English; it is not the whole travel account. Note that this is the first part of a series, and the rest requires the second volume.

Can I read it without a background in Spanish history?

Yes. It is a travel account rather than a systematic history, centered on observations and impressions. Still, knowing the general background of nineteenth-century Spain makes it easier to understand the places, people, and social scenes in the book.

Can this book be used as a travel guide?

It is not suitable as a practical travel guide. It records observations and feelings from the author's era; transport, accommodation, and similar information are long outdated. It is better as literary reading and as supplementary material for historical atmosphere.

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About the author

De Amicis, Edmondo, 1846-1908 Author

Edmondo De Amicis (1846-1908) was an Italian writer best known to Chinese readers for his children's book Cuore (often translated as The Heart), subtitled "An Italian Schoolboy's Journal." The library holds 19 of his works, including, besides Cuore, the travel books Morocco, Its People and Places, Spain, v. 1, Constantinople, v. 1, Constantinople, v. 2 and Holland, v. 1, as well as the military sketches La vita militare: bozzetti and the Finnish translation Sydän: Kirja nuorisolle. These works draw on school, family, army life and foreign travel, written in a warm, realistic style that stresses feeling and moral education; Cuore is the most widely read and has had a lasting influence among inspirational coming-of-age books. Public information on his life dates and nationality is limited, so such details are omitted here.