Project Gutenberg 2013-08-01 Public domain in the USA. 146 Scott, C. Rochfort‏ (Charles Rochfort) 1790 1872 Scott, Charles Rochfort Excursions in the mountains of Ronda and Granada, with characteristic sketches of the inhabitants of southern Spain, vol. 1/2 Produced by Ann Jury, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Excursions in the Mountains of Ronda and Granada, with Characteristic Sketches of the Inhabitants of the South of Spain" by Captain C. Rochfort Scott is a travel narrative written in the early 19th century. This work provides vivid descriptions of the picturesque landscapes of southern Spain, particularly the regions around Ronda and Granada, while also delving into the local cultures and characters encountered during the journey. Through the lens of the author’s experiences, readers can expect an exploration of historical reflections alongside observations about the striking scenery and the complex social dynamics of the area. At the start of the narrative, the author sets the stage for his explorations by reflecting on Spain's rich history and the remnants left by its Moorish conquerors. He paints a romantic picture of the Spanish landscape, invoking imagery of mountains, olive groves, and vibrant towns, while hinting at the socio-political challenges faced by the country. Scott introduces us to Gibraltar and the neighboring regions, emphasizing the blend of beauty and decay in Spanish society. This opening portion serves not only to establish the geographical context but also to outline the historical resonance of the places he plans to visit, as well as the humor and warmth found in the encounters with local inhabitants as he prepares for his adventures in Andalusia. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/43378/43378-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 47.8 (College-level). Difficult to read. en Spain -- Description and travel DP Text Category: Travel Writing Category: History - European 712756 2025-08-17T12:27:03.539104 text/html 704874 2024-10-23T17:32:20 text/html 630523 2025-08-17T12:27:12.931981 application/epub+zip 641308 2025-08-17T12:27:04.810086 application/epub+zip 325312 2025-08-17T12:27:04.164061 application/epub+zip 867907 2025-08-17T12:27:19.100042 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 788085 2025-08-17T12:27:12.270033 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 474765 2022-09-19T18:37:52.365221 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 612865 2025-08-17T12:27:02.183033 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 612657 2024-11-27T23:41:37 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16644 2025-08-17T12:27:19.291969 application/rdf+xml 13471 2025-08-17T12:27:04.283019 image/jpeg 2521 2025-08-17T12:27:04.223037 image/jpeg 617337 2025-08-17T12:27:03.606020 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