Excursions in the mountains of Ronda and Granada, with characteristic sketches of the inhabitants of southern Spain Vol. II
By:C. Rochfort Scott Published By:Double9 Books
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Excursions in the mountains of Ronda and Granada, with characteristic sketches of the inhabitants of southern Spain Vol. II
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"Excursions in the mountains of Ronda and Granada, with characteristic sketches of the inhabitants of southern Spain Vol. II" by C. Rochfort Scott takes readers on a captivating adventure through the lovely landscapes and colourful cultures of southern Spain. The author, C. Rochfort Scott, offers designated and evocative descriptions of the picturesque mountains of Ronda and Granada, portray a vibrant photo of the natural splendor that defines the area. The narrative is enriched with feature sketches of the inhabitants, offering readers a glimpse into the lives, traditions, and customs of the human beings dwelling in these mountainous areas. Scott's keen observations and immersive storytelling deliver the landscapes and cultures to life, developing an interesting travelogue that is going past the surface to explore the heart of the Spanish countryside. As readers embark on these excursions thru the lens of C. Rochfort Scott, they may be handled to a travel narrative that mixes a love for nature with a deep appreciation for the diversity of human studies. "Excursions within the Mountains of Ronda and Granada" will become now not only a journey manual but a literary exploration of the intersections between geography, way of life, and personal discovery.
Major-General Charles Rochfort Scott was a British Army officer who served as Lieutenant Governor of Guernsey. Rochfort Scott was commissioned into the Royal Staff Corps and served until 1834, when he changed to the 81st Regiment of Foot. near same year, he visited the Messara Labyrinth near Gortyn, Crete, and reported his impressions. He spent the majority of 1840 and 1841 surveying areas of Syria; in January 1842, he was relocated to Gibraltar, and in 1845, to Wales, but he continued to work on his Syrian maps throughout. He was appointed Assistant Quartermaster-General in Dublin in 1849, but by 1854 he was Assistant Quartermaster-General for the Northern District, and in 1857 he was named Lieutenant Governor of the Royal Military College, Sandhurst. He was appointed Lieutenant Governor of Guernsey in 1864. He was also the Colonel of the 100th Regiment of Foot.
