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Views in Spain (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Edward Hawke Locker

 
9780265575987: Views in Spain (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Explore Spain through a firsthand traveler’s eye, from battle-scarred fields to lively streets and royal courts.

This edition gathers Edward Hawke Locker’s observations as he travels through 1813–1814, offering vivid impressions of landscapes, towns, and people during a pivotal moment in Spanish history. Read as a traveling companion, it blends scenic detail with reflections on culture, politics, and daily life in a nation at the edge of change.

  • Follow a voyage through Guipúzcoa, Bilbao, Vittoria, and Cadiz, with notes on towns, bridges, churches, and markets.
  • See Tolosa, Villa Franca, and other places through Locker’s eyes, including local dress, crafts, and the human warmth of Spanish courtesies.
  • Learn about the era’s political mood, including the Cortes in Cadiz and the broader context of Spain’s struggle for independence and constitutional change.
  • Experience the author’s reflections on Spanish character, social customs, and the contrasts between battlefields and peaceful towns.
Ideal for readers of travel writing and historical scenery, who want a grounded, contemporary portrait of Spain during a time of upheaval.

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