Curiosidades antiguas sevillanas by José Gestoso y Pérez
"Curiosidades antiguas sevillanas" by José Gestoso y Pérez is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work explores various facets of Seville's rich history and traditions, likely drawing from the author's extensive literary and archaeological interests to provide insights into the cultural heritage of the city. The opening of the volume introduces readers to the author's reflections on his lengthy literary journey, having taken twenty-five years to produce this
second volume after the first. Gestoso y Pérez expresses a sense of urgency in sharing stories related to Seville’s ancient industries, beginning with the craft of silk weaving, a tradition with deep roots influenced by the city's historical connections with the Muslim culture. He emphasizes the importance of preserving these stories, not just for historical documentation, but to instill virtues such as valor and patriotism in the younger generation. The text sets a tone of nostalgia, aiming to evoke curiosity about the past while addressing contemporary societal issues. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Gestoso y Pérez, José, 1852-1917 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Curiosidades antiguas sevillanas (serie segunda) |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 50.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | Spanish |
| LoC Class | DP: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Spain, Portugal |
| Subject | Andalusia (Spain) |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 36318 |
| Release Date | Jun 3, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 546 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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