Publisher's Synopsis
In The Shadow Of The Pyrenees From Basque-Land To Carcassone is a travelogue written by Marvin Richardson Vincent and published in 1883. The book details the author's journey through the Pyrenees, a mountain range that separates France and Spain. Vincent begins his journey in the Basque region of Spain, known for its unique language and culture. He describes the people, customs, and landscape of the area before crossing the border into France. The author then travels through the French Pyrenees, visiting towns and villages along the way. He describes the architecture, history, and culture of each place, including the medieval walled city of Carcassone. Throughout the book, Vincent also reflects on the natural beauty of the Pyrenees, describing the mountains, valleys, and rivers in vivid detail. In The Shadow Of The Pyrenees From Basque-Land To Carcassone is a fascinating account of a journey through a unique and beautiful region, written by an observant and insightful traveler.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
