02639cam a22003493u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000420012624500510016826400510021930000470027033600260031733700260034333800360036949000230040550000310042850500840045950801670054352013760071053400450208665300470213165300450217883000230222385600430224663136UtSlPG20260610134444.0mcr n260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a11019376  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDP1 aCalvert, Albert Frederick,d1872-194610aValencia and Murcia, a glance at African Spain 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2020  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier1 aThe Spanish series  aRelease date is 2020-09-060 aThe old kingdom of Valencia -- Saguntum and Castellon -- The Kingdom of Murcia.  aProduced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images available at The Internet Archive)  a"Valencia and Murcia, a glance at African Spain" by Albert Frederick Calvert is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the rich cultural and historical backgrounds of the Spanish regions of Valencia and Murcia, exploring their landscapes, agricultural practices, and the influence of their diverse inhabitants. It highlights the blending of different cultures, particularly during the Moorish occupation, and the development of irrigation techniques that transformed the landscape into a flourishing agricultural hub.  At the start of this work, Calvert paints a vivid picture of the Kingdom of Valencia, describing its scenic beauty and agricultural wealth, which blossoms under the Mediterranean sun. He discusses the captivating life of the Valencian people, their customs, and the unique language spoken in the region, which reflects a blend of historical influences. The text also recounts the historical significance of Valencia, noting its conquests, cultural exchanges, and the lasting legacies of its Moorish past, including the establishment of a water tribunal that governs local irrigation disputes. Calvert’s opening establishes a rich context that combines natural beauty with a complex social fabric, inviting readers to explore the depth of this African-Spanish region. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aValencia (Spain) -- Description and travel  aMurcia (Spain) -- Description and travel 0aThe Spanish series40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63136