Excursions in the Mountains of Ronda and Granada, Vol. 1 of 2: With Characteristic Sketches of the Inhabitants of the South of Spain (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

C. Rochfort Scott

9780484100731: Excursions in the Mountains of Ronda and Granada, Vol. 1 of 2: With Characteristic Sketches of the Inhabitants of the South of Spain (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0484100734 ISBN 13: 9780484100731

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Excursions in the Mountains of Ronda and Granada is a vivid travelogue that guides you through Andalusia’s coast and highlands, blending scenery with historical snapshot and local color.

In this edition, the author traces routes from Malaga to Granada, noting striking landscapes, ancient towns, and the enduring whispers of Moorish and Roman histories. It offers practical observations on roads, climate, and daily life, along with portraits of towns such as Velez, Alhama, and the surrounding valleys—capturing a traveler’s eye for both beauty and the era’s realities.

Rocky coastlines, green valleys, and dramatic mountain passes described in clear, accessible prose.
Historical context about fortresses, sieges, and the legacy of Moorish rule in southern Spain.
Observations on local commerce, hygiene, and traditional towns as they appeared to a 19th‑century traveler.
Vivid scenes of inns, roads, rivers, and the notable thermal springs at Alhama.

Ideal for readers of travel memoirs and readers curious about Spain’s past and its changing landscapes.

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