02140cam a22003133u 4500 38767 UtSlPG 20260610133903.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 01029265 UtSlPG en iso639-1 DP Bates, Katharine Lee, 1859-1929 Spanish Highways and Byways Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-02-04 Produced by Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Spanish Highways and Byways" by Katharine Lee Bates is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. The book offers a personal account of Bates' experiences and impressions while journeying through Spain, painting a vivid picture of the country's cultural charm, social complexities, and unique traditions. The opening of the work introduces us to the author's arrival in Spain, accompanied by reflections on the contradictions of Spanish character, which blends industriousness with the stereotype of laziness. Bates describes her departure from Biarritz and the curious dynamics she encounters in the Basque region, where hardworking laborers challenge the traditional notions about the Spanish people. As she explores various locales, including the fishing village of Pasajes and aristocratic San Sebastian, she captures the beauty of the landscape, the struggles of the working class, and engaging glimpses of local customs, setting the stage for a rich exploration of Spain’s intricate tapestry of life and culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Spain -- Description and travel https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38767 79606 79606