Description: THE ALHAMBRA by Irving, Washington pub: George P. Putnam 1851 revised edition. 1851,1851. 425 pp., marbled eps & text block edges. Full leather with raised spine hubs, decorative gilt stamping, black spine labels with gilt titles. Author's Revised Edition, volume 15 in the Collected Works edition. Wear to the leather along the edges and spine hubs, & boards, small chip to top of spine, binding square & firm, mild foxing scattered throughout, no names or writing. The Alhambra: a series of tales and sketches of the Moors and Spaniards. Washington Irving traveled from Madrid, where he had been staying, to Granada, Spain. At first sight, he described it as "a most picturesque and beautiful city, situated in one of the loveliest landscapes that I have ever seen. He immediately asked the then-governor of the historic Alhambra Palace as well as the archbishop of Granada for access to the palace, which was granted because of Irving's celebrity status. Aided by a 17-year-old guide named Mateo Ximenes, Irving gathered legends and tales about the Alhambra, and then left for other parts of Spain. The following year, he returned to the Alhambra and lived in an apartment there for about three months, and was given access to its archives. Irving was inspired by his experiences to write Tales of the Alhambra.The book combines description, myth and narrations of real historical events, even up through the destruction of some of the palace's towers by the French under Count Sebastiani in 1812, and the further damage caused by an earthquake in 1821.- wikipedia . PLEASE CHECK MY FEEDBACK AND BUY WITH CONFIDENCE. The photos are considered to be part of the description. Please view them carefully. Please write with any questions before buying or bidding. SHIPPING: Purchasers of multiple items please wait for my combined invoice before paying otherwise all items may not be insured. By failing to do so the buyer accepts total responsibility for the shipment. No handling fees added. RETURNS: We strive to provide quality images, detailed informative descriptions and take special care to note or show any imperfections and damage. Returns will be accepted only in the event that an item has been misrepresented. FEEDBACK: We always leave positive feedback upon completion of a satisfactory and hope you will do the same.
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Binding: Leather
Place of Publication: New York
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Publisher: George P. Putnam
Subject: History
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Year Printed: 1851
Language: English
Special Attributes: Author's Revised Edition
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Author: Washington Irving
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: Travel
