{"product_id":"9788418227479","title":"TWO MIDDLE-AGED LADIES IN ANDALUSIA","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTWO MIDDLE-AGED LADIES IN ANDALUSIA\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1961, English writer Penelope Chetwoode embarked on an unusual journey through Andalusia accompanied by a twelve-year-old mare named Marquesa. This book recounts that unique adventure, in which both \"middle-aged ladies\" traverse goat paths and mule tracks, discovering the soul of a rural and authentic Spain. Inspired by the Hispanophile travelers of the 19th century, the author offers us a story full of humor, humanity, and keen observation, where every encounter with locals, inns, and landscapes becomes an unforgettable experience. A work that combines travel literature, a passion for horses, and a deep love for Andalusian culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book recounts Penelope Chetwoode’s horseback journey through the Andalusian landscape in 1961. The author, mounted on Marquesa, a mare borrowed from the Duke of Wellington's stables in Granada, travels along secluded trails and rural areas following in the footsteps of romantic travelers like George Borrow and Richard Ford. Along the way, both protagonists face the harshness of the terrain and the hospitality of the Spanish people, whether in country inns, cave houses, or churches. The narrative combines British humor with ethnographic observation, showing the daily life of an Andalusia still anchored in ancestral traditions. The bond between the rider and her mare, as well as the author’s ability to connect with the people she meets, make this journey a celebration of the most genuine Spain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTravel literature and rural exploration in 1960s Spain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe relationship between humans and horses as companions in adventure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe hospitality and character of the Andalusian people in rural settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eInfluence of the 19th-century romantic Hispanophile travelers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe breeding and appreciation of the Spanish horse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at lovers of travel literature with a human and intimate focus, readers interested in the rural history of Andalusia, and those who enjoy stories featuring unique and endearing characters. It will also appeal to equestrian enthusiasts and those looking for a nostalgic and authentic look at mid-20th-century Spain, narrated with humor and sensitivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA vivid and personal portrait of rural Andalusia in 1961, far from tourist clichés.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA unique perspective of travel on horseback, which allows for direct contact with the landscape and its people.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe combination of an adventure story with the literary tradition of Hispanophile travelers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on aging, friendship, and self-improvement through two unconventional travel companions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Chetwoode, Penelope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Ediciones del Viento, S.L.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Travel literature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Viento Simún\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: October 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 184\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 350 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work recovers a minor classic of travel literature in a carefully crafted edition that will delight readers looking for authentic stories far from conventional circuits. Chetwoode’s prose, full of irony and affection for what she describes, turns a simple equestrian journey into a window into a Spain that no longer exists. Her approach, at once erudite and lighthearted, makes it especially recommended for those who value the foreign gaze on Hispanic culture without falling into idealization or exoticism.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDICIONES DEL VIENTO, S.L.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407622857051,"sku":"9788418227479","price":19.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841822747.jpg?v=1781857997","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788418227479","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}