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Sun and Shadow in Spain

by Maud Howe Elliott (1854–1948)

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  • 6 hours to read
  • 18 chapters
  • Reading level: 7th grade

"Sun and Shadow in Spain" by Maud Howe Elliott is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the author’s experiences as she explores Spain, delving into its rich history, culture, and landscapes, while also touching upon personal reflections and the interplay of light and shadow in her travels. The opening of the work introduces the reader to Elliott’s long-held dream of traveling to Spain, sparked by childhood curiosity and imagination. As she arrives in Gibraltar, the author recounts her first impressions of the lively town and the influences of various cultures that shaped it, including those of the Moors and British. Elliott vividly captures her arrival experience, where she navigates her way through local customs, historical landmarks, and encounters colorful characters, including a comical local guide, setting the stage for her broader exploration of Spain’s diverse regions and rich heritage.

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Chapter I

THE THORN IN SPAIN’S SIDE

If you will look at the general map of Spain and Portugal, you will see that the outlines of the Peninsula suggest the head of a man—a broad, square head, with a high forehead and plenty of room for a large brain. The profile, lying sharply cut on the blue Atlantic, shows a crest of disordered hair, a slightly swelling forehead, a long, sensitive, aristocratic nose with a sharply cut nostril, firm lips set close together, a fine chin tapering to a small pointed beard, a slight fulness under the chin; the throat, set well back and surrounded by a blue collar—the Straits of Gibraltar—joins the head to the shoulders—the continent of Africa. The more you look at the face, the more certain you become that it is a familiar one, that it is the face of one you hold dear, till at last complete recognition flashes upon you; it is the face of Don Quixote de la Mancha! Look again; it is a face such as Velasquez painted, not once, but many times; it is the typical Spanish face, proud, high-bred, reserved.

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Contents

  1. Front Matter
  2. Chapter I
  3. Chapter II
  4. Chapter III
  5. Chapter IV
  6. Chapter V
  7. Chapter VI
  8. Chapter VII
  9. Chapter VIII
  10. Chapter IX
  11. Chapter X
  12. Chapter XI
  13. Chapter XII
  14. Chapter XIII
  15. Chapter XIV
  16. Chapter XV
  17. Chapter XVI
  18. Chapter XVII

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This free edition of Sun and Shadow in Spain by Maud Howe Elliott comes from Project Gutenberg eBook #58468, released 2018-12-13. It is in the public domain in the United States, so you can read it here in full at no cost, on any phone, tablet or computer. Genre: Travel Writing.

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