02269cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000380012624500380016426400510020230000470025333600260030033700260032633800360035250000310038850802210041952011810064053400450182165300290186685600430189599900170193852538UtSlPG20260610134218.0mcr n260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a09025130  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDP1 aMeakin, Annette M. B.,d1867-195910aGalicia, the Switzerland of Spain 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2016  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2016-07-09  aProduced by Josep Cols Canals, Chuck Greif and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
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by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)  a"Galicia, the Switzerland of Spain" by Annette M. B. Meakin is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the rich history, geography, and culture of Galicia, highlighting its significance within the context of Spain's broader narrative. Meakin aims to illuminate Galicia's past, emphasizing its ancient roots, unyielding spirit against conquest, and the beauty of its landscapes.  The opening of the work introduces the reader to ancient Galicia, detailing its historical significance as a region that remained unconquered by the Moors and proud of its noble lineage. The text outlines Galicia's cultural heritage, referencing its prominent literary traditions and the martial character of its people. Meakin discusses Galicia's historical interactions with various civilizations, from the Romans to the Sueves, weaving a narrative that frames the region as both a pivotal and largely overlooked part of Spanish history. The author sets a tone of reverence for the land, painting a picture of Galicia as a realm steeped in rich traditions and historical events that have shaped its unique identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aGalicia (Spain : Region)40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52538  c93372d93372