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Loading... A hand-book for travellers in Spain and readers at home (1845)by Richard Ford
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Under the humble name of a handbook Ford had made "a permanent contribution to literature", he had produced one of the best books of travel written in the English language and the Spain of the pre-railway era will live for ever in its pages. Moreover Ford's graphic picture of Spain is still true in its essentials: Spain changes but little. But Ford's handbook is not only a guide-book for Spain; it is a guide to the art of travel in any country, for it shows how a rich variety of interests combined with a zest for enjoyment can make the perfect traveller.
Targeted at both intrepid travellers and 'readers at home', this two-volume account of Spanish history, topography and culture by Richard Ford (1796-1858) combines the rigour of a gazetteer with the humour and pace of a private travel diary. First published in 1845, as part of John Murray's series of guidebooks, the work made an immediate impact upon the reading public. Within days it was celebrated in the press as the 'most comprehensive and accurate account of that country' hitherto produced. Through a series of hand-picked routes, readers encounter the varied landscapes and cultures of Spain's distinct regions. Volume 1 leads the reader from Cadiz in Andalucia to Granada and on to Catalonia. Volume 2 takes in Leon, Galicia and the Basque provinces. The result is an engaging account that will be of interest to modern tourists and historians alike. No library descriptions found. |
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![]() GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)914.6047History and Geography Geography and Travel Geography of and travel in Europe Spain, Andorra, Gibraltar, Portugal SpainLC ClassificationRatingAverage: No ratings.Is this you?Become a LibraryThing Author. |