Project Gutenberg 2008-01-31 Public domain in the USA. 195 Dieulafoy, Jane 1851 1916 Castilië en Andalusië De Aarde en haar Volken, 1909 Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ "Castilië en Andalusië" by Jane Dieulafoy is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. The book likely explores the rich landscapes, cultures, and histories of the Spanish regions of Castile and Andalusia, capturing the author's detailed observations and encounters. It delves into the architecture, customs, and legacies of the cities, focusing particularly on Burgos, celebrated for its Gothic cathedral and historical significance. The opening of "Castilië en Andalusië" introduces the author’s arrival in Burgos, where she is warmly welcomed by friends. She describes a leisurely evening walk alongside the Arlanzon River, highlighting the city's beauty with its blooming gardens and historic architecture. As the story unfolds, the ambiance of the night is enriched by the resounding chimes of the cathedral bells, setting the stage for reflections on Burgos' majestic buildings and their intricate histories, particularly those linked to the legendary figure of El Cid and Castile's proud heritage. Dieulafoy’s vivid descriptions invite readers into the enchanting atmosphere of this storied city while foreshadowing deeper explorations of its cultural and historical essence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 59.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. nl Spain -- Description and travel Castile (Spain) Andalusia (Spain) DP Text Browsing: History - General Browsing: Travel & Geography Category: Travel Writing 158564 2025-06-10T08:01:55.259596 text/html 152099 2008-01-31T13:03:34 text/html 1122216 2008-01-31T13:03:34 text/html application/zip 1257444 2025-06-10T08:02:03.176562 application/epub+zip 1260890 2025-06-10T08:01:59.270566 application/epub+zip 119499 2025-06-10T08:01:57.564604 application/epub+zip 1386756 2025-06-10T08:02:05.664539 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1376674 2025-06-10T08:02:01.997594 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 235440 2022-09-11T10:14:07.100949 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 133404 2025-06-10T08:01:54.471621 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 133272 2008-01-31T13:03:32 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 52628 2008-01-31T13:03:34 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 19046 2025-06-10T08:02:05.818532 application/rdf+xml 14860 2025-06-10T08:01:58.124579 image/jpeg 3767 2025-06-10T08:01:57.843584 image/jpeg 1194909 2025-06-10T08:01:55.318587 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia fr.wikipedia