In 1807 Robert Southey published a pseudonymous account of a journey made through England by a fictitious Spanish tourist, 'Don Manuel Alvarez Espriella'. Letters from England (1807) relates Espriella's travels. On his journey Espriella comments on every aspect of British society, from fashions and manners, to political and religious beliefs.

Carol Bolton is Programme Director in the Department of English, Drama and Publishing at Loughborough University, United Kingdom

Dedication; Acknowledgements; Robert Southey Chronology; Introduction; Preface; Translator's Preface; Table of Contents: Letters; Letters from England, Volume I; Letters from England, Volume II; Letters from England, Volume III; Editorial Notes; Appendix A- Description of Manuscript; Appendix B- Commonplace Book Extract