Project Gutenberg 2005-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 415 Hay, John 1838 1905 Hay, John Milton Castilian Days Madrid al fresco -- Spanish living and dying -- Influence of tradition in Spanish life -- Tauromachy -- Red-letter days -- An hour with the painters -- A castle in the air -- The city of the Visigoths [Toledo] -- The Escorial -- A miracle play -- The cradle and the grave of Cervantes. Produced by Eric Eldred and David Widger "Castilian Days" by John Hay is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book serves as a vivid exploration of Spanish culture, society, and life during a transformative period around the late 19th century. Hay intricately describes various aspects of life in Spain, particularly focusing on Madrid, its customs, traditions, and the influences shaping its character. At the start of the book, the author provides rich and detailed observations about the city of Madrid, portraying it as a capital shaped heavily by historical forces rather than geographical advantages. Hay contrasts Madrid with other European capitals, emphasizing its unique mixture of cultures and the eclectic contributions from different regions in Spain. He highlights the complexities of Spanish society, addressing elements like the traditional charm of family gatherings, the domestication of sentiments, and the lingering vestiges of history that influence contemporary life. The opening lays a foundation for a deeper analysis of Spanish life, touching on social customs, political realities, and the interplay between modernity and tradition. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 66.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Spain -- Description and travel Spain -- Social life and customs DP Text Category: Travel Writing Category: History - European 576309 2025-07-03T11:23:57.717323 text/html 554539 2012-08-24T15:13:00 text/html 1107634 2025-07-03T11:24:07.438212 application/epub+zip 1119927 2025-07-03T11:24:00.139224 application/epub+zip 274316 2025-07-03T11:23:58.733210 application/epub+zip 1312211 2025-07-03T11:24:12.050644 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1265945 2025-07-03T11:24:06.462172 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 387205 2022-09-04T06:13:15.111996 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 409417 2025-07-03T11:23:55.606265 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 409191 2012-08-24T15:12:12 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19010 2025-07-03T11:24:12.187643 application/rdf+xml 11367 2025-07-03T11:23:59.267221 image/jpeg 3055 2025-07-03T11:23:58.999196 image/jpeg 1026407 2012-08-24T15:13:28 application/octet-stream application/zip 166395 2012-08-24T15:13:28 application/octet-stream application/zip 1097765 2025-07-03T11:23:57.920198 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