Project Gutenberg 2020-09-06 Public domain in the USA. 195 Calvert, Albert Frederick 1872 1946 Calvert, A. F. (Albert Frederick) Calvert, Albert F. 11019376 Valencia and Murcia, a glance at African Spain The Spanish series The old kingdom of Valencia -- Saguntum and Castellon -- The Kingdom of Murcia. 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) "Valencia and Murcia, a glance at African Spain" by Albert Frederick Calvert is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the rich cultural and historical backgrounds of the Spanish regions of Valencia and Murcia, exploring their landscapes, agricultural practices, and the influence of their diverse inhabitants. It highlights the blending of different cultures, particularly during the Moorish occupation, and the development of irrigation techniques that transformed the landscape into a flourishing agricultural hub. At the start of this work, Calvert paints a vivid picture of the Kingdom of Valencia, describing its scenic beauty and agricultural wealth, which blossoms under the Mediterranean sun. He discusses the captivating life of the Valencian people, their customs, and the unique language spoken in the region, which reflects a blend of historical influences. The text also recounts the historical significance of Valencia, noting its conquests, cultural exchanges, and the lasting legacies of its Moorish past, including the establishment of a water tribunal that governs local irrigation disputes. Calvert’s opening establishes a rich context that combines natural beauty with a complex social fabric, inviting readers to explore the depth of this African-Spanish region. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 52.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Valencia (Spain) -- Description and travel Murcia (Spain) -- Description and travel DP Text Category: Travel Writing Category: History - European Category: History - Medieval/Middle Ages Category: History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750) Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: Archaeology & Anthropology 286068 2025-07-25T06:38:00.426732 text/html 227229 2024-10-18T05:53:24 text/html 71300686 2025-07-25T06:38:36.604546 application/epub+zip 71172395 2025-07-25T06:38:08.106713 application/epub+zip 255243 2025-07-25T06:38:03.057721 application/epub+zip 71343567 2025-07-25T06:38:54.336494 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 71191845 2025-07-25T06:38:23.373613 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 510413 2022-09-28T13:12:37.172010 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 122583 2025-07-25T06:37:58.572723 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 102584 2024-10-18T05:53:24 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18091 2025-07-25T06:38:54.801438 application/rdf+xml 9899 2025-07-25T06:38:03.458696 image/jpeg 1796 2025-07-25T06:38:03.257695 image/jpeg 69615776 2025-07-25T06:38:01.627789 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