WeRead Powered by ReaderPub
Gatherings from Spain cover

Gatherings from Spain

By Richard Ford
Open in WeRead

Explore more books like this:

History - EuropeanTravel Writing

About This Book

The author compiles practical and anecdotal observations from travels across Spain, surveying its geography, provinces, roads, and rivers while noting localism and social fragmentation. He offers detailed guidance for travelers on horses, post travel, inns, provisions, cuisine and wines—particularly sherry—and on everyday life, from medical practices and spiritual remedies to barbers, cigars, and entertainments. Chapters describe bullfighting and theatrical customs, the threat of robbers and law enforcement, and tips for sketching and engaging with inhabitants, blending historical background with practical advice and cultural commentary.

About the Author

Ford, Richard portrait

Richard Ford

Richard Ford was a British writer and traveler, noted for his insightful observations on Spain and its culture. His most recognized work, "Gatherings from Spain," offers a vivid portrayal of Spanish life and landscapes, reflecting his deep appreciation for the country. Ford's contributions extend to his letters, which provide a personal glimpse into his experiences and thoughts during the 19th century. He also authored the two-volume "Cosas de España," which further explores Spanish customs and society. Through his writings, Ford has left a lasting impact on the understanding of Spain in the literary world.

More Books by This Author

3 picks
Cosas de España; tomo 1 / (El país de lo imprevisto) cover Cosas de España; tomo 1 / (El país de lo imprevisto) by Richard Ford Cosas de España; tomo 2 / (El país de lo imprevisto) cover Cosas de España; tomo 2 / (El país de lo imprevisto) by Richard Ford The letters of Richard Ford, 1797-1858 cover The letters of Richard Ford, 1797-1858 by Richard Ford

You May Also Like

6 picks
"1683-1920" / The Fourteen Points and What Became of Them—Foreign Propaganda in the Public Schools—Rewriting the History of the United States—The Espionage Act and How It Worked—"Illegal and Indefensible Blockade" of the Central Powers—1,000,000 Victims of Starvation—Our Debt to France and to Germany—The War Vote in Congress—Truth About the Belgian Atrocities—Our Treaty with Germany and How Observed—The Alien Property Custodianship—Secret Will of Cecil Rhodes—Racial Strains in American Life—Germantown Settlement of 1683 and a Thousand Other Topics cover "1683-1920" / The Fourteen Points and What Became of Them—Foreign Propaganda in the Public Schools—Rewriting the History of the United States—The Espionage Act and How It Worked—"Illegal and Indefensible Blockade" of the Central Powers—1,000,000 Victims of Starvation—Our Debt to France and to Germany—The War Vote in Congress—Truth About the Belgian Atrocities—Our Treaty with Germany and How Observed—The Alien Property Custodianship—Secret Will of Cecil Rhodes—Racial Strains in American Life—Germantown Settlement of 1683 and a Thousand Other Topics by Frederick Franklin Schrader "1812" cover "1812" by Vasilïĭ Vasilʹevich Vereshchagin "Barbarous Soviet Russia" cover "Barbarous Soviet Russia" by Isaac McBride "Brother Bosch", an Airman's Escape from Germany cover "Brother Bosch", an Airman's Escape from Germany by Gerald Featherstone Knight "Monsieur Henri": A Foot-Note to French History cover "Monsieur Henri": A Foot-Note to French History by Louise Imogen Guiney "My country, 'tis of thee!" / Or, the United States of America; past, present and future. A philosophic view of American history and of our present status, to be seen in the Columbian exhibition. cover "My country, 'tis of thee!" / Or, the United States of America; past, present and future. A philosophic view of American history and of our present status, to be seen in the Columbian exhibition. by Willis Fletcher Johnson