Gatherings from Spain

The author compiles practical and anecdotal observations from travels across Spain, surveying its geography, provinces, roads, and rivers while noting localism and social fragmentation. He offers detailed guidance for travelers on horses, post travel, inns, provisions, cuisine and wines—particularly sherry—and on everyday life, from medical practices and spiritual remedies to barbers, cigars, and entertainments. Chapters describe bullfighting and theatrical customs, the threat of robbers and law enforcement, and tips for sketching and engaging with inhabitants, blending historical background with practical advice and cultural commentary.