The Pyrenees: West And East (1859)

By Charles Richard Weld

Book Overview

The Pyrenees: West and East is a travelogue written by Charles Richard Weld in 1859. The book details his journey through the Pyrenees mountain range, which forms a natural border between France and Spain. Weld describes the landscapes, flora, fauna, and geology of the region, as well as the customs and traditions of the local people. He also includes historical and cultural information about the various towns and villages he visited, including their architecture, art, and religious practices. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part covering the western Pyrenees and the second part covering the eastern Pyrenees. Weld's writing is vivid and engaging, and he provides a wealth of information about this unique and fascinating region of Europe. The Pyrenees: West and East is a valuable resource for anyone interested in travel writing, natural history, or European culture and history.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165810417
• ISBN13: 9781165810413
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 442 Pages
• Weight: 1.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"