Washington Irving 
Tales of the Alhambra 

For a while, the famous writer Irving Washington was an employee of the American diplomatic mission in Spain. He spent three months in the famous Alhambra Palace. This acquaintance with the historical relic inspired him to write this book.
In addition to historical descriptions and essays the book contains many magnificent legends that have become loved by millions of readers. By the way, Irving’s work is still called the Alhambra guidebook.