"A Book of the Pyrenees" by S. Baring-Gould is a journey through the historical and cultural landscape of the Pyrenees mountains, marking the separation between France and Spain; the story begins with vivid descriptions of the mountain range, highlighting the geological contrasts between the greener French side and the starker Spanish side, going back in time to unpack the cultural backgrounds and impacts of the Basques and Catalans, setting the stage to examine the region’s landscapes, cultures, and the historical happenings that have defined who they are.
A Book of the Pyrenees
By S. (Sabine) Baring-Gould
Discover a world where verdant forests meet barren slopes, and ancient cultures clash along a formidable mountain border dividing nations.
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About the AuthorSabine Baring-Gould of Lew Trenchard in Devon, England, was an Anglican priest, hagiographer, antiquarian, novelist, folk song collector and eclectic scholar. His bibliography consists of more than 1,240 publications, though this list continues to grow.
Sabine Baring-Gould of Lew Trenchard in Devon, England, was an Anglican priest, hagiographer, antiquarian, novelist, folk song collector and eclectic scholar. His bibliography consists of more than 1,240 publications, though this list continues to grow.
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