"Gatherings from Spain" by Richard Ford is a travel narrative that paints a picture of 19th-century Spain through observations and cultural analysis. The book guides prospective visitors through Spain's diverse regions and customs, examining its socio-political atmosphere. Ford emphasizes strong regional identities born from geographical barriers, challenging any idea of a wholly unified Spain, instead showcasing a nation of distinct provinces with unique traditions. He uses stories from the past and present, and a keen awareness of place, to get to the essence of Spanish society and to capture the complex nature of traveling through this fragmented and fascinating nation.
Gatherings from Spain
By Richard Ford
Discover the unique customs of Spain in the 1800s, where fragmented provinces, divided by geography and history, await those who dare to explore.
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About the AuthorRichard Ford (1796–1858) was an English travel writer known for his books on Spain. Born in Chelsea into an upper class family and educated at Oxford, he first moved to Spain in 1830, where he travelled extensively and collected notes and drawings. Upon return to England, he wrote an account of his journeys in A Handbook for Travellers in Spain, first published in 1845, described as one of masterpieces of the travel literature genre. An erudite art collector, he befriended many important art and literature figures of his time. Ford was himself skilled in drawing himself, and made illustrations for his own and his friends' books.
Richard Ford (1796–1858) was an English travel writer known for his books on Spain. Born in Chelsea into an upper class family and educated at Oxford, he first moved to Spain in 1830, where he travelled extensively and collected notes and drawings. Upon return to England, he wrote an account of his journeys in A Handbook for Travellers in Spain, first published in 1845, described as one of masterpieces of the travel literature genre. An erudite art collector, he befriended many important art and literature figures of his time. Ford was himself skilled in drawing himself, and made illustrations for his own and his friends' books.
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