Canary Islands
eBook - ePub

Canary Islands

A Cultural History

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  1. 288 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Canary Islands

A Cultural History

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About this book

Traditional guidebooks give straightforward advice on what to do and where to go, but in this remarkable cultural history, celebrated journalist and Canary Islands native Juan Cruz Ruiz offers something much more-a fusion of literature and travel that will captivate both globetrotters and interested readers looking for a more intimate exploration of this rich archipelago, which is part of Spain, yet completely distinct from the mainland.Over twelve million visitors travel to the Canary Islands every year to see its famous black and white sand beaches and attend Carnival. Reading The Canary Islands is like traveling with a personal tour guide, one who will tell you in exquisite language about the original inhabitants of the Canaries, the history of the islands, and what life was like for residents of the Canaries before tourism. Weaving together lectures, memories, and experiences, Ruiz explores the geography, the food, and the local art of the Canaries, and tells the stories of the Canarian people. Including writings, anecdotes, and comments of personalities connected to island-Ignacio Aldecoa, Unamuno, Humboldt, Garcia Marquez, Chillida, Cesar Manrique- Juan Cruz Ruiz introduces readers to the very essence of the Canary Islands and its people.The Canary Islands is both inspiring and useful-an in-depth look at the islands and the islanders, as well as a unique guide to unusual Canary Islands destinations, the native cuisine, and the history, mythology, and ecology of this cherished destination.

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Information

Publisher
Abrams Press
Year
2017
eBook ISBN
9781468315448
Edition
0
Topic
History
Index
History

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Copyright
  3. Dedication
  4. Contents
  5. Map
  6. Before leaving
  7. Local food
  8. And where do we come from?
  9. Columbus’s island
  10. The discovery of fog
  11. To go, to return: The fate of the traveller among islands
  12. The gaze of others
  13. The image of the valley
  14. The island of the sleeping lizards
  15. The desired islands
  16. The beautiful desert
  17. The dangerous curve
  18. An island under clouds
  19. First visit to La Laguna
  20. A halt on the road
  21. The island in the sky
  22. The beach in the city
  23. About the Author