Project Gutenberg 2014-06-19 Public domain in the USA. 184 Field, Henry M. (Henry Martyn) 1822 1907 Field, Henry Martyn 04009688 Gibraltar Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Gibraltar" by Henry M. Field is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work offers a detailed exploration of Gibraltar, focusing on its unique geographic and strategic importance, as well as its rich history that involves various sieges and battles. The narrative likely delves into both the natural beauty of the region and the human stories that unfold within this iconic fortress. The opening of the narrative introduces readers to Gibraltar during the last day of 1886, as the author arrives and reflects on the stunning landscape and the storied past that surrounds the Rock. Field describes his journey into Gibraltar, noting the striking proximity of Europe and Africa across the Straits and emphasizing the historical significance of the location. He sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Gibraltar’s fortifications, its cultural fabric, and the dramatic events that shaped its history, including past conflicts between the Spaniards and Moors. Through vivid descriptions and personal reflections, the author invites readers into an exploration of a place that remains a symbol of military strength and historical relevance. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/46034/46034-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 68.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Gibraltar -- Description and travel DP Text Category: Travel Writing Category: History - European Category: History - Warfare 266318 2025-09-18T14:10:00.504488 text/html 241700 2024-10-24T08:09:46 text/html 1016963 2025-09-18T14:10:05.256450 application/epub+zip 1019144 2025-09-18T14:10:01.655505 application/epub+zip 144615 2025-09-18T14:10:00.945467 application/epub+zip 1694906 2025-09-18T14:10:08.090407 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1670358 2025-09-18T14:10:04.525431 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 194908 2022-09-21T03:45:19.407351 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 237783 2025-09-18T14:10:00.151451 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 218016 2024-10-24T08:09:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16622 2025-09-18T14:10:08.222444 application/rdf+xml 5601 2025-09-18T14:10:01.024430 image/jpeg 1390 2025-09-18T14:10:00.984475 image/jpeg 1064676 2025-09-18T14:10:00.573450 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