Project Gutenberg 2009-08-03 Public domain in the USA. 134 Day, Dee Lambo, Don Lombo, Don 57007427 Getting to know Spain Produced by Greg Weeks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Getting to Know Spain" by Dee Day is a cultural and historical exploration of Spain, written in the mid-20th century. The book is designed as a children's informational guide and aims to educate young readers about the diverse landscapes, people, traditions, and historical events that shape Spain. It likely encompasses a broad time span, covering significant aspects of Spanish history from ancient times through the 20th century, particularly emphasizing the importance of various regional identities within the country. In the book, Dee Day introduces readers to Spain's rich history, starting from the early inhabitants and leading up to the significant events of the Spanish Civil War and the subsequent dictatorship of Francisco Franco. The narrative highlights various regions of Spain, each with their unique customs, lifestyles, and geographical features, ranging from the mountainous Pyrenees to the sunny coasts of Andalusia. Day details the economic activities, cultural festivities, and the crucial role family and religion play in Spanish society. Readers learn about important historical figures such as Christopher Columbus, the Moors, and El Greco, as well as key Spanish traditions, including fiestas, bullfighting, and the significance of the siesta, painting a vivid picture of the country's past and its vibrant culture today. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 74.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Spain -- Description and travel Spain -- History -- Juvenile literature DP Text Category: Children & Young Adult Reading Category: History - Other 108744 2025-07-12T08:23:56.669545 text/html 103729 2021-01-05T09:46:51 text/html 1067127 2025-07-12T08:24:01.846508 application/epub+zip 1066777 2025-07-12T08:23:58.694511 application/epub+zip 105540 2025-07-12T08:23:57.443536 application/epub+zip 1175835 2025-07-12T08:24:04.066500 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1156059 2025-07-12T08:24:00.985501 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 174987 2022-09-13T16:09:21.494670 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 79842 2025-07-12T08:23:56.146540 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 79706 2021-01-05T09:46:51 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 79699 2021-01-05T09:46:51 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21235 2025-07-12T08:24:04.208488 application/rdf+xml 12747 2025-07-12T08:23:57.964529 image/jpeg 3410 2025-07-12T08:23:57.712522 image/jpeg 30672 2021-01-05T09:46:51 application/octet-stream application/zip 981478 2021-01-05T09:46:51 application/octet-stream application/zip 30640 2021-01-05T09:46:51 application/octet-stream application/zip 1189032 2025-07-12T08:23:56.755525 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