’At the end there is an APPENDIX OF ROUTES, &c., which will be invaluable to all intending travellers in Spain.’—­Sun.

’Mr. Blackburn’s charming volume is on a different principle from that of Irving and Cayley.  He does not aspire to present Spain as it affected him,—­but Spain as it is.  His travelling party consisted of two ladies and two gentlemen—­an arrangement fatal to romance.  To go out on a serenading adventure in wicked Madrid is quite impossible for Mr. Horsman’s ex-private secretary, having in charge two English gentlemen.  So Mr. Blackburn wisely did not go in for adventures, but preferred to describe in straightforward fashion what he saw, so as to guide others who may feel disposed for Spanish travel—­and he describes capitally.  He saw a couple of bull-fights, one at Madrid and one at Seville, and brings them before his readers in a very vigorous style.  He has admirably succeeded in sketching the special character in each of the cities that he visited.  The book is illustrated by several well-known hands.’—­Press.

’A delightful book is Mr. Blackburn’s volume upon “Travelling in Spain.”  Its artistic appearance is a credit to the publishers as well as to the author.  The pictures are of the best, and so is the text, which gives a very clear and practical account of Spanish travel, that is unaffectedly lively, and full of shrewd and accurate notes upon Spanish character.’—­Examiner.

’Mr. Blackburn sketches the aspect of the streets with considerable humour, and with a correctness which will be admitted by all who have basked in the sunshine of the Puerta del Sol.’—­Pall Mall Gazette.

’The writer has genuine humour, and a light and graceful style, which carries the reader through the notes with increasing relish.’—­Public Opinion.

’Extremely readable,—­a lively picture of Spain as it is.’—­London Review.

’A truthful and pleasant record of the adventures of a party of ladies and gentlemen—­an accomplished and artistic little company of friends.’—­Era.

’This unpretending but practical volume is very readable.’—­Standard.

’Not only to be admired, but read.’—­Illustrated London News.

’A lively and interesting sketch of a journey through Spain.’—­Builder.

’Very useful as well as entertaining.’—­Observer.

’A most amusing book, profusely illustrated.’—­John Bull.

’The dullest of books—­a thing of shreds and patches.’—­Morning Star.

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THE PYRENEES

With One Hundred Illustrations by GUSTAVE DORE.

Opinions of the Press on “The Pyrenees.”