The Alhambra

Washington Irving

Published by Macmilan & Co, London, 1896

illustrated with drawings of the places mentioned by Iseph Pennell presentation copy stamp to the title page foxed throughout nbspSpotting with black and white frontispiece and tissue guard With illustrations foxing to the early pages Tales of the Alhambra A Series of Tales and Sketches of the Moors and Spaniards is a collection of essays and stories by American author Washington Irving 1783ndash1859 published in 1832 Inspired by his visit to the Alhambra a stunning palace and fortress in Granada Spain in 1828 Irvings writing explores the rich cultural heritage of the Moors and Spaniards Through vivid descriptions and engaging narratives he captures the beauty of the Alhambra and the history of its people inviting readers to appreciate the cultural blend that defines the region This collection showcases Irvings literary talent and his ability to evoke a sense of wonder about a fascinating past 436 pp with elaborate gilt decoration to the front board and spine A beautiful version with a stunning front cover This edition has some slight imperfections there is some slight cracking and lifting to a small section of the spine but overall this is a very good copy which is looking for a new homenbsp nbsp nbsp. Seller Inventory # 121645

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Alhambra
Publisher: Macmilan & Co, London
Publication Date: 1896
Binding: Hardback
Illustrator: Joseph Pennell
Edition: 1st Edition Thus.
Book Type: book