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Washington Irving

Posted on December 26, 2013 by Robert Bovington

by Robert Bovington One of the books that all lovers of Spain and its culture should have on their bookshelves is ‘Tales of the Alhambra’. The American romantic writer Washington Irving wrote it following an extended stay in Granada. Whilst … Continue reading →

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Gerald Brenan

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Robert Bovington

Gerald Brenan was an English writer who spent much of his life in Spain and who has written a number of books about the country and its people. He was actually born in Malta – in 1894 but was educated … Continue reading →

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Washington Irving (1783-1859)

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Robert Bovington

by Robert Bovington One of the books that all lovers of Spain and its culture should have on their bookshelves is ‘Tales of the Alhambra’. The American romantic writer Washington Irving wrote it following an extended stay in Granada. Whilst … Continue reading →

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Glories of Spain by Charles W. Wood

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Robert Bovington

A Review by Robert Bovington “Glories of Spain” was published in 1901 and describes the travels and adventures of Charles W. Wood and his friends, on a trip to Spain. Despite the book title, the party only visited the east … Continue reading →

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