Project Gutenberg 2012-12-12 Public domain in the USA. 477 Ford, Richard 1796 1858 Ford, Ricardo Gatherings from Spain Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) "Gatherings from Spain" by Richard Ford is a travelogue and cultural commentary written in the mid-19th century. The work is primarily a compilation of observations and analyses about Spain’s regions, characteristics, and customs, tailored especially for individuals contemplating a visit. The author delves into the complex sociopolitical landscape of Spain, highlighting regional distinctions and the nation's rich heritage and contemporary shifts. The opening of the book introduces the reader to Spain's geographical and cultural diversity, emphasizing its composition of distinct provinces that were once independent kingdoms. Ford discusses the isolation created by mountains and rivers, which perpetuates localism among the Spanish people. He critiques the notion of a unified Spain, illustrating how each province retains its unique identity and characteristics that differ significantly from one another. Through anecdotes and historical references, Ford sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Spanish society, geography, and the nuances of travel within this captivating yet fragmented nation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/41611/41611-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 53.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Spain -- Description and travel DP Text Category: Travel Writing Category: History - European 893949 2025-07-17T03:32:54.028876 text/html 879469 2024-10-23T12:51:29 text/html 443656 2025-07-17T03:33:02.853798 application/epub+zip 464135 2025-07-17T03:32:55.122827 application/epub+zip 450558 2025-07-17T03:32:54.592858 application/epub+zip 710203 2025-07-17T03:33:09.097842 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 671408 2025-07-17T03:33:02.368849 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 657604 2022-09-19T05:02:56.376910 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 844707 2025-07-17T03:32:53.020881 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 844638 2012-12-12T12:06:12 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17017 2025-07-17T03:33:09.229788 application/rdf+xml 25352 2025-07-17T03:32:54.684861 image/jpeg 4723 2025-07-17T03:32:54.639832 image/jpeg 430999 2025-07-17T03:32:54.103876 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 es.wikipedia en.wikipedia