
VIAJES POR EUROPA Y AMÉRICA - DE D. GORGONIO PETANO Y MAZARIEGOS - PRECEDIDOS DE UN PRÓLOGO POR EL SR. D. PATRICIO DE LA ESCOSURA DE LA ACADEMIA ESPAÑOLA - PARIS LIBRERÍA FRANCESA É INGLESA DE J.H. TRUCHY 26, BOULEVARD DES ITALIENS, 26
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This volume offers a lively tour through the streets, markets, and countryside of Europe and the New World, seen through the eyes of a restless Spaniard whose life has been a series of forced and voluntary journeys. The author weaves personal anecdotes—ranging from youthful political exile to military postings—into vivid sketches of Paris, London, Belgium, Portugal, Germany, and beyond, creating a tapestry that feels both intimate and broadly informative.
Listeners will hear colourful observations of local customs, architecture, and everyday life, all filtered through a thoughtful, slightly humorous philosophy of travel. The narrative suggests that understanding foreign lands can spur a nation’s progress, positioning the work as both a travelogue and a gentle call for cultural exchange. Ideal for anyone curious about 19th‑century perspectives on the continent and the Americas, the book invites you to wander alongside a seasoned, reflective observer.
Language
es
Duration
~5 hours (331K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
Sep 18, 2004
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
A little-known 19th-century Spanish-language travel writer, he is remembered today for a vivid account of journeys across Europe and America. His surviving work offers the pleasure of seeing distant places through the eyes of a curious, observant traveler.
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