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PREFACE.

IN writing THE LAND been to produce an account of Spain and the Spaniards. I do not aspire to compete with the printed impressions of British or American tourists who pay a flying visit to a Spanish city or two, and scurry homeward reeking with inspiration. These are the most prolific and perceptive of authors; and doubtless many of them would volunteer to turn out in a fortnight what has occupied my close attention for a number of years.

OF THE DONS my aim has intimate and trustworthy

Of the Spanish words or phrases which figure in the text, many are explained, or explain themselves, upon the spot. A small glossary just before the index deals adequately, I think, with the remainder.

Various of the illustrations are from my own negatives. Where this is not so the name of the photographer is always stated; and it should be understood that my thanks are due for courteous permission to reproduce.

LEONARD WILLIAMS.

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