The Land of the Dons (Classic Reprint)

Excerpt from The Land of the Dons

IN writing the land OF the dons my aim has been to produce an intimate and trustworthy 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 home ward 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 Spanish words or phrases which figure in the text, many are explained, or explain them selves, 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.

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