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100 1 _aDay, Dee
245 1 0 _aGetting to know Spain
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2009-08-03
508 _aProduced by Greg Weeks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Getting to Know Spain" by Dee Day is a cultural and historical exploration of Spain, written in the mid-20th century. The book is designed as a children's informational guide and aims to educate young readers about the diverse landscapes, people, traditions, and historical events that shape Spain. It likely encompasses a broad time span, covering significant aspects of Spanish history from ancient times through the 20th century, particularly emphasizing the importance of various regional identities within the country. In the book, Dee Day introduces readers to Spain's rich history, starting from the early inhabitants and leading up to the significant events of the Spanish Civil War and the subsequent dictatorship of Francisco Franco. The narrative highlights various regions of Spain, each with their unique customs, lifestyles, and geographical features, ranging from the mountainous Pyrenees to the sunny coasts of Andalusia. Day details the economic activities, cultural festivities, and the crucial role family and religion play in Spanish society. Readers learn about important historical figures such as Christopher Columbus, the Moors, and El Greco, as well as key Spanish traditions, including fiestas, bullfighting, and the significance of the siesta, painting a vivid picture of the country's past and its vibrant culture today. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSpain -- Description and travel
653 _aSpain -- History -- Juvenile literature
700 1 _aLambo, Don
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29591
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