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The Bible in Spain

George Borrow
$14.99
BindingPaperback
About

The Journeys & Adventures of an Englishman

A travelogue and memoir detailing Borrow’s experiences distributing Protestant Bibles in Spain during the 1830s. As an agent of the British and Foreign Bible Society, Borrow navigates a politically turbulent Spain, encountering smugglers, gypsies, clergy, and government officials. His vivid descriptions of Spanish culture, language, and customs blend adventure, humor, and social commentary.

First published in 1843, this edition is derived from the book published in 1891 with 6 black & white illustrations. As always, this edition is complete and unabridged.

Details

Author(s): George Borrow

Illustrator(s): Various

Translator(s): None

Dimensions: 6" x 9"

Pages: 478

Font Size: 12 pt

Reading Level: 8th-10th Grade

Read Aloud Level: 6th-8th Grade

Year First Published: 1843

ISBN: 9781649659019

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Watercolor portrait of George Borrow with scenes inspired by their writing.

George Borrow

was an English travel writer, novelist, and translator best known for The Bible in Spain, Lavengro, and The Romany Rye. His books turn journeys and encounters into vivid personal narratives, mixing observation with a strong storytelling voice. Languages, roadside life, and conversations with people outside fashionable society give his writing its distinctive character.

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