Project Gutenberg 2019-04-17 Public domain in the USA. 367 Whishaw, Ellen M. Whishaw, Mrs. Bernhard Whishaw, Elena 19012920 My Spanish Year Produced by WebRover, Adrian Mastronardi and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "My Spanish Year" by Ellen M. Whishaw is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. The book explores the unique experiences and cultural intricacies of Spain through the author's perspective as a foreigner encountering the land for the first time. The narrative is likely rooted in a deep appreciation for Spanish customs and life, blending observations with humor, particularly regarding the quirks of social behavior and the Spanish way of life. At the start of the narrative, the author reflects on the initial challenges and oddities faced by foreigners in Spain, suggesting that a comedic mindset can transform discomfort into enjoyment. She describes various aspects of Spanish society, including the significance of the patio in daily life and the unique courtship practices of young lovers. The opening sets the tone for the reader, hinting at a light-hearted yet insightful commentary on cultural differences, domestic life, and the picturesque beauty of Spain, aiming to deepen the reader's understanding of the country's charm beyond typical tourist experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 53.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Spain -- Description and travel Spain -- Social life and customs Whishaw, Ellen M. -- Travel -- Spain DP Text Category: Humour Category: Travel Writing 558801 2025-07-23T12:43:44.749056 text/html 560429 2019-04-17T06:55:58 text/html 1101086 2025-07-23T12:43:51.667040 application/epub+zip 1098568 2025-07-23T12:43:45.862075 application/epub+zip 285773 2025-07-23T12:43:45.305028 application/epub+zip 1233854 2025-07-23T12:43:56.250020 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1176273 2025-07-23T12:43:51.069026 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 366407 2022-09-26T22:18:47.297007 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 507974 2025-07-23T12:43:44.054066 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 508161 2019-04-17T06:55:54 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18398 2025-07-23T12:43:56.383966 application/rdf+xml 7782 2025-07-23T12:43:45.396019 image/jpeg 1684 2025-07-23T12:43:45.351053 image/jpeg 199066 2019-04-17T06:55:58 application/octet-stream application/zip 1005754 2019-04-17T06:55:58 application/octet-stream application/zip 1010440 2025-07-23T12:43:44.853102 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