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

C. Rochfort Scott

9780656156375: Excursions in the Mountains of Ronda and Granada, Vol. 2 of 2: With Characteristic Skeiches of the Inhabitants of the South of Spain (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0656156376 ISBN 13: 9780656156375

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Explore a sweeping travelogue of Andalusia, from Cordoba to Seville and beyond, with vivid landscapes and memorable characters.

This volume blends detailed road chronicles with lively portraits of towns, people, and historic sites across southern Spain. Read about ancient routes aligned with the Itinerary of Antoninus, dramatic mountain scenery, and the practical notes of travel in a pre-modern era. The narrative weaves observations of architecture, local customs, and everyday life with dramatic scenes from hunting excursions and social encounters, offering a clear sense of place and period without drifting into fiction.

Follow the author’s careful descriptions of towns such as Ecija and Carlota, their layout, and notable landmarks
Watch as travel, cuisine, and social customs intersect with travel logistics and historical context
Experience vivid episodes, including a mountain hunt and on-the-ground observations of life in the Andalusian countryside
See how itineraries, distances, and road conditions shape the journey and the reader’s sense of place

Ideal for readers who love historical travel writing, detailed place-based narration, and a window into 19th-century Spanish travel and society.

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