Viajes por Europa y América by Gorgonio Petano y Mazariegos
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"Viajes por Europa y América" by Gorgonio Petano y Mazariegos is a travelogue written during the mid-19th century. The book captures the author's reflections and observations from his extensive travels across Europe and America, emphasizing the cultural and social dynamics of the regions he visits. It sets out to present a detailed view of Spain, countering misperceptions held by foreigners, while celebrating Spain's advancements and unique characteristics against the backdrop of numerous
European cities. The opening of the travelogue begins with a prologue by Patricio de la Escosura, who praises the author and acknowledges his journeys through political exile and personal aspirations. Petano reflects on his experiences, sharing a mix of personal anecdotes and philosophical thoughts about travel, distinguishing between mere movement and true exploration. He recognizes the necessity of philosophical depth and time for genuine travel, detailing his motivations and his longing for various cultures. As he sets the stage for his narrative, Petano highlights the beauty of travel and its impact on shaping perspectives, particularly about his homeland, Spain. He advocates for a fair understanding of Spain among foreign visitors and emphasizes the importance of cultural exchange. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Petano y Mazariegos, Gorgonio |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 10000369 |
| Title | Viajes por Europa y América |
| Contents | A mi querido amigo el Sr. D. G. Petano y Mazariegos [por P. de la Escosura] -- De como un prólogo es á veces necesario -- Españo -- Francia -- Paris -- Suiza -- Berna -- Inglaterra -- Italia -- Turin -- Alemania -- Viena -- Portugal -- América -- Brasil -- Buenos-Aires y Montevideo -- Impresiones generales. |
| Credits | Produced by Paz Barrios and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at gallica.bnf.fr |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 38.8 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Spanish |
| LoC Class | G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation |
| Subject | South America -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Europe -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 13492 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-13492-5 |
| Release Date | Sep 18, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 418 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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