02607cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000540012624000420018024501920022226400510041430000470046533600260051233700260053833800360056450000310060050802090063152013000084053400450214065300360218585600430222199900170226452667UtSlPG20260610134220.0mcr n260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a00000220  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDP1 aAulnoy, Madame d'q(Marie-Catherine),d1651?-170510aRelation de voyage d'Espagne. English14aThe Ingenious and Diverting Letters of the Lady ---- Travels into Spain :bDescribing the Devotions, Nunneries, Humours, Customs, Laws, Militia, Trade, Diet and Recreations of That People 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2016  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2016-07-29  aProduced by Josep Cols Canals and the Online Distributed
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Internet Archive/American Libraries.)  a"The Ingenious and Diverting Letters of the Lady ---- Travels into Spain" by Aulnoy is a travel narrative written in the late 17th century. This work offers readers a glimpse into the author's personal experiences and observations as she journeys through Spain, capturing the customs, laws, and quirks of the local people, all while intertwining modern adventures and events. The correspondence format allows the author to convey her thoughts and encounters in an intimate and engaging manner.  The opening of the narrative introduces the author, who is journeying from Bayonne to Spain and describes her observations of the local culture and customs. She recounts her experiences upon arriving in Bayonne, including social gatherings with local ladies who display amusing behaviors and peculiarities, such as dancing with little pigs. The narrative is infused with humor and vibrant descriptions of the characters and scenery she encounters, creating an engaging journey for the reader. As she prepares to cross into Spain, she shares her reflections on the local dialects and customs while illustrating her interactions with various individuals, setting the stage for her travel adventures and the insights she will provide throughout her journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aSpain -- Description and travel40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52667  c93501d93501