This collection of writings by Théophile Gautier describes his travels throughout Spain, his encounters with the locals, and his observations of Spanish culture and art. Gautier was renowned for his vivid descriptions and colorful language, and this book provides a fascinating glimpse into 19th century Spain through the eyes of a renowned French writer. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.