| Author |
France, Hector, 1837-1908 |
| Title |
Sac au dos à travers l'Espagne
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| Original Publication |
Paris: Charpentier, 1888.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 74.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
Entrée en Espagne -- Les Passages -- De Saint-Sébastien à Deva -- Le capitaine Bonelli -- Loyola -- A travers les Andes -- Le palacio d'Urvaza -- Messe au palacio -- Estella -- Logroño -- Le col de Piqueras -- Histoire de brigands -- La vieille Castille -- Les ruines de Numance et Soria -- Madrid -- Flamencos et peteneras -- A los Toros! -- Les toreros -- L'Escorial -- Tolède -- La petite dévote de Compostelle -- La Vierge en chemise et le Christ en jupon -- Les bonnes lames de Tolède -- Visite aux fous -- Le coin des folles -- A travers la Manche -- Mançanarès -- El Muradiel -- La Carolina -- De Baylen à Cordoue -- Grenade -- Les gitanos -- Les bandoleros -- Une exécution -- Route de Motril -- La posada du Paradis -- Motril et Malaga -- L'auberge du Grand Saint Iago -- A travers l'Andalousie -- Séville -- Les deux Maria de don Pedro -- Les cigarières -- Sur le Guadalquivir -- Cadix -- De Cadix à Algéciras -- Gibraltar.
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| Credits |
Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica))
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| Summary |
"Sac au dos à travers l'Espagne" by Hector France is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. The book explores the journey of the main character, who sets out to walk through the diverse landscapes of Spain, reflecting on the country's beauty, its culture, and the stark realities of poverty. Through detailed observations, the author paints a vivid picture of Spanish life and society during this time, likely accentuated by both romanticism and realism. At the start of the narrative, the protagonist emphasizes the virtues of traveling on foot, sharing thoughts on the burdens and joys of such an experience. He begins his journey in Irun and immediately immerses himself in the essence of Spain, noting the peculiarities of its people and the distinct atmosphere surrounding him. While encountering the beauty of the landscape and the hardship of the locals, he humorously criticizes the reliance on faster modes of travel, arguing that they rob travelers of genuine experiences. As he ventures from Irun to Grenada, he documents his observations of the natural scenery, the unique characteristics of Spanish culture, and interactions with the local populace, all contributing to a rich tapestry of his travels across the Spanish landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
DP: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Spain, Portugal
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| Subject |
Spain -- Description and travel
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
71504 |
| Release Date |
Aug 27, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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