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The other end of the Pyrenees on the Bay of Biscay suggested cold winds and gilded casinos and golf: Whereas away where the mountain wall peters out into the Mediterranean the little fishing towns and villages had unfamiliar names, vision names such as Port Vendres and over into Spain, Rosas, on the Bay of Rosas; names with the sun in them.
One guessed at crumbling walls round the towns, at look-out towers and castles on the hills. It was Clearly a country left to itself, where a rhythmic tenor of life would carry on from century to century, and the people and the land suffice for each other.
Up against the Pyrenees, a mere fringe of France, it would if anything get Spain into its blood: and Spain stands for a sort of enchantment. For the rest, one thought of it as light and shimmering in heat.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is an enthralling journey through a region of France often overlooked by travelers, the Roussillon. The author, a keen observer of life and landscape, paints a vivid picture of a land steeped in history, where the past lingers in the present. This is a region where ancient Roman roads wind through vineyards and medieval fortresses stand guard over sprawling plains, a landscape where centuries of cultural interaction have left their mark. The author's insights into the Roussillon are both profound and deeply personal. The book delves into the region's history, exploring the impact of empires, from the Romans to the Spanish, and the dramatic shift in power dynamics that shaped the land. We are given glimpses into the lives of the people, their traditions, and their enduring resilience in the face of challenges, such as the devastating Phylloxera plague that ravaged the vineyards in the late nineteenth century. Through evocative descriptions and intimate anecdotes, the book celebrates the unique beauty and character of this region, revealing the Roussillon's enduring charm and its enduring hold on the imagination. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331580584_0
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