This edition had all images removed.
Title:
La cour et la ville de Madrid vers la fin du XVIIe siècle
Relation du voyage d'Espagne par la comtesse d'Aulnoy
Credits:
Produced by Chuck Greif 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) at
http://gallica.bnf.fr)
Summary: "La cour et la ville de Madrid vers la fin du XVIIe siècle" by Madame d'Aulnoy is a historical travel account written in the late 19th century. The narrative chronicles the journey of the author, who shares her experiences and observations while traversing through Spain, particularly focusing on Madrid and its court life. The book blends reality with fiction, providing a lively depiction of her encounters, the cultural landscape, and social intricacies of the time. At the start of this travelogue, the author introduces her correspondence to a dear cousin, promising to share detailed accounts of her observations throughout her journey. She begins in Bayonne, France, recounting her arrival and the customs of the local people, such as their unique aquatic transportation methods and the warm reception from acquaintances. As she describes her adventures, she immerses the reader in the colorful aspects of Spanish culture, including dances, local customs, and interactions with various characters like noblewomen and merchants. The narrative intertwines humor and intriguing anecdotes, setting a tone of traveler's curiosity and social exploration, while also hinting at the intriguing events she will witness in the Spanish court. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 70.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Aulnoy, Madame d' (Marie-Catherine), 1651?-1705
Editor: Carey, B., Mme.
EBook No.: 29114
Published: Jun 13, 2009
Downloads: 255
Language: French
Subject: Spain -- Description and travel
Subject: Spain -- Court and courtiers
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Spain, Portugal
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
La cour et la ville de Madrid vers la fin du XVIIe siècle
Relation du voyage d'Espagne par la comtesse d'Aulnoy
Credits:
Produced by Chuck Greif 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) at
http://gallica.bnf.fr)
Summary: "La cour et la ville de Madrid vers la fin du XVIIe siècle" by Madame d'Aulnoy is a historical travel account written in the late 19th century. The narrative chronicles the journey of the author, who shares her experiences and observations while traversing through Spain, particularly focusing on Madrid and its court life. The book blends reality with fiction, providing a lively depiction of her encounters, the cultural landscape, and social intricacies of the time. At the start of this travelogue, the author introduces her correspondence to a dear cousin, promising to share detailed accounts of her observations throughout her journey. She begins in Bayonne, France, recounting her arrival and the customs of the local people, such as their unique aquatic transportation methods and the warm reception from acquaintances. As she describes her adventures, she immerses the reader in the colorful aspects of Spanish culture, including dances, local customs, and interactions with various characters like noblewomen and merchants. The narrative intertwines humor and intriguing anecdotes, setting a tone of traveler's curiosity and social exploration, while also hinting at the intriguing events she will witness in the Spanish court. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 70.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Aulnoy, Madame d' (Marie-Catherine), 1651?-1705
Editor: Carey, B., Mme.
EBook No.: 29114
Published: Jun 13, 2009
Downloads: 255
Language: French
Subject: Spain -- Description and travel
Subject: Spain -- Court and courtiers
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Spain, Portugal
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.