Project Gutenberg 2019-02-19 Public domain in the USA. 189 Ford, Richard 1796 1858 Ford, Ricardo Mesa y Rosales, Enrique de 1879 1929 Mesa, Enrique de Rosales, Enrique Mesa y Cosas de España; tomo 2 (El país de lo imprevisto) Produced by Ramon Pajares Box, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (Biblioteca Nacional de España. ) "Cosas de España; tomo 2" by Richard Ford is a detailed travelogue written in the mid-19th century. This work serves as an exploration of Spanish culture, particularly focusing on the nuances of hospitality, the state of accommodations in the country, and the sociocultural dynamics of travel within Spain. The author, Ford, provides observations on various types of lodgings and hospitality customs, contrasting Spanish practices with those of other European countries. At the start of the second volume, Ford delves into the intricate world of Spanish lodgings, detailing the conditions and characteristics of different types of establishments such as "posadas", "fondas", and "ventas". He contrasts the often subpar accommodations travelers might encounter with the rich experiences of the Spanish landscape and culture that can make such inconveniences worthwhile. The opening also touches on societal attitudes towards travel and comfort, illustrating how Spaniards navigate and perceive their own hospitality system, frequently accepting discomfort with a sense of patience and realism. The tone blends critical observation with humor, highlighting the idiosyncrasies of Spanish life, the spirit of adventure among travelers, and the resilience found amidst the country’s chaotic yet vibrant hospitality scene. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 32.8 (College-level). Difficult to read. es Spain -- Description and travel DP Text Category: Travel Writing 527767 2025-06-23T12:25:27.060985 text/html 529563 2021-01-24T11:45:39 text/html 341785 2025-06-23T12:25:34.572918 application/epub+zip 346155 2025-06-23T12:25:28.464999 application/epub+zip 249980 2025-06-23T12:25:27.758960 application/epub+zip 500482 2025-06-23T12:25:39.456892 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 446707 2025-06-23T12:25:33.771062 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 349290 2022-09-26T18:37:11.738492 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 479259 2025-06-23T12:25:26.130450 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 479219 2019-02-19T10:57:28 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19872 2025-06-23T12:25:39.615876 application/rdf+xml 14913 2025-06-23T12:25:27.856954 image/jpeg 2635 2025-06-23T12:25:27.806960 image/jpeg 190600 2019-02-19T10:57:30 application/octet-stream application/zip 319491 2021-01-24T11:45:39 application/octet-stream application/zip 318008 2025-06-23T12:25:27.128948 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 es.wikipedia