Glories of Spain
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Cathedral interiors, old streets and conversations with local people fill Charles W. Wood's account of travel through Spain. His route includes Gerona, Barcelona, Montserrat and Lerida, taking in cloisters, arcades and mountain scenery. Railway travel and encounters at inns give the descriptions a social setting, while the writer's interest in architecture repeatedly draws attention to the visible traces of the past.
At Montserrat, Wood records a conversation with Salvador, a Franciscan monk. His gift for teaching music has earned him privileges within the monastery, including greater freedom to spend time outdoors. He speaks of finding peace in solitude and questions the romantic attraction that monastic life holds for visitors. For readers interested in older travel writing, this mix of buildings, landscapes and personal exchanges shows how a place can become the starting point for reflection on faith and daily life.
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- Author
- Charles W. Wood
- Reading time
- About 10 hours
- Pages
- 378
- Language
- English
- Genre
- Travelogue
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