Notes on Spain and the Spaniards by James Johnston Pettigrew

Notes on Spain and the Spaniards - In the summer of 1859, with a glance at Sardinia is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1861. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. 'Notes on Spain' hints at the literary promise of a representative casualty of the Civil War.Notes on Spain and the Spaniards - In the summer of 1859, with a glance at Sardinia is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1861. Moreover his writing exemplifies the well-developed social philosophy of the antebellum South, demonstrates that Southern intellectuals of the time were deeply interested in topics beyond their regional concerns.

Candidly broaching historical, aesthetic, political, and religious topics, Pettigrew offers an insightful exploration of Spanish culture on many fronts. In addition Pettigrew recounts his awe at monuments and cathedrals, demonstrates his knowledge of regional politics, and shows his republican zeal in joining efforts to liberate Italy from the yoke of Austria. He describes interactions with Spaniards, including the manners of men and attractiveness of women shows keen understanding of Islamic contributions to Spanish history and, expresses his sympathy for the plights of peasant societies. Pettigrew's travelogue records his experiences and impressions as an educated Southerner eager to immerse himself in Iberian and Mediterranean culture. This Southern Classics edition makes the volume available publically for the first time and is enhanced with a new introduction by Southern historian and Pettigrew's biographer, Clyde N. Privately published in 1861, James Johnston Pettigrew's 'Notes on Spain and the Spaniards, in the Summer of 1859, with a Glance at Sardinia' is a rare lost artifact of intellectual life in the Old South written by an adventurous spirit well versed in European history, architecture, and literature. This is a rare travelogue of an adventurous Charlestonian that highlights the rich intellectual life of the antebellum South. Bibliography Includes bibliographical references.

Notes on Spain and the Spaniards by James Johnston Pettigrew