Bates, Katharine Lee 1859-1929 creator text utu 2012 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) 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) Original publication data not identified Spain -- Description and travel DP Original publication data not identified 01029265 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38767 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38767 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133903.0 38767