Description

Alhambra is a book written by Washington Irving and published in 1881. The book is a collection of essays, stories, and legends about the Alhambra, a palace and fortress complex located in Granada, Spain. The author, who had visited the Alhambra in 1829, provides a detailed description of the architecture, history, and culture of the place.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of the Alhambra. In the first chapter, Irving describes his journey to the Alhambra and his first impressions of the place. He then goes on to discuss the history of the Moors in Spain and the construction of the Alhambra.In subsequent chapters, Irving explores the different parts of the Alhambra, such as the Court of the Lions, the Hall of the Abencerrages, and the Generalife gardens. He also recounts various legends and stories associated with the Alhambra, such as the story of Boabdil, the last Moorish king of Granada.Throughout the book, Irving's writing is characterized by his vivid descriptions, his love for the Alhambra, and his fascination with the history and culture of Spain. The book is considered a classic of travel literature and has been praised for its beautiful prose, its historical accuracy, and its ability to transport the reader to another time and place.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.