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User Review - John_Vaughan - LibraryThing“The stranger who wishes to approach Spain with sympathy and appreciation, must do so through its history.” Wrote H V Morton, and he certainly does so in this book, and shares not just that history ... Read full review
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Arriving in MadridSpanish decorum and beautythe Victorianism | 1 |
CHAPTER III | 30 |
CHAPTER IV | 60 |
Copyright | |
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