The Handbook for Travellers in Spain, Vol. 1: Madrid and the Castles; The Basque Provinces; Leon; Asturias and Galicia (Classic Reprint)

The Handbook for Travellers in Spain by Richard Ford is an exhaustive travel guide on Spain. Although it was written with the intention of providing detailed information regarding the country to those who intended to travel there, the book goes much beyond a simplistic overview of Spain. Through the eyes of Ford, the reader can actually relive beautiful memories of this rich country and dwell in the sights and sounds described with panache and a sense of deep attachment.

The book opens with...