Who is James Michener - Narrator from Iberia: Spanish Travels and Reflections and what is their importance?

James Michener, the narrator, is a talented travel writer that has an impressive way of showcasing the places he has visited. He had a strong desire to learn about Spain and he took his travel strategy and applied it to the wonderful place. He first starts out in a random place where he talks to anyone that will talk to him and answer his questions. He walks around, looks at buildings, goes inside and uses the services that the city has to offer, all in order to better understand the people, their city, and their way of life.