Project Gutenberg 2011-12-03 Public domain in the USA. 212 Irving, Washington 1783 1859 Crayon, Geoffrey Mellin, Robert 1826 1880 Mellin, Gustaf Robert Mellin, R. Alhambra Produced by Tapio Riikonen "Alhambra" by Washington Irving is a travel narrative written in the early 19th century. The book recounts the author's explorations and reflections on the Alhambra, the famed Moorish palace in Granada, Spain, as well as the historical context and remnants of Moorish culture in the region. Through his journey, Irving captures the enchanting beauty and the rich history of the area, making it a compelling read for those interested in travel literature and historical accounts. The opening of the work sets the stage as Irving introduces his travels to Spain, specifically his venture into the mountainous regions leading to Granada and the Alhambra. He begins by reminiscing about previous adventures with a travel companion and shares observations about the stark yet majestic landscapes of the region. The narrative paints a vivid picture of the contrasting scenery, encapsulating Spanish culture through encounters with local inhabitants, their customs, and the pervasive aura of Moorish heritage. As he prepares to enter the Alhambra, Irving expresses his deep reverence for the site, foreshadowing a detailed exploration of its architectural wonders and the captivating stories intertwined with its storied past. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 26.8 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read. fi Spain -- Social life and customs -- Fiction Alhambra (Granada, Spain) DP PS Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: History - European Browsing: Fiction Category: Travel Writing 600399 2025-06-15T13:35:01.337588 text/html 578586 2011-12-03T11:29:38 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 222876 2011-12-03T11:29:38 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 301674 2025-06-15T13:35:09.617575 application/epub+zip 307658 2025-06-15T13:35:03.516548 application/epub+zip 307658 2025-06-15T13:35:02.172544 application/epub+zip 518051 2025-06-15T13:35:14.693498 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 469580 2025-06-15T13:35:08.730541 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 444513 2022-09-17T12:27:25.665912 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 571415 2025-06-15T13:35:00.450569 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 546389 2011-12-03T11:29:34 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 215066 2011-12-03T11:29:38 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 19609 2025-06-15T13:35:14.866493 application/rdf+xml 10212 2025-06-15T13:35:02.732539 image/jpeg 2980 2025-06-15T13:35:02.450548 image/jpeg 286497 2025-06-15T13:35:01.393559 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