Publisher's Synopsis
The Works of George Borrow, Volume 1, is a collection of the writings of the famed British author, George Borrow. This volume contains two of Borrow's most notable works: ""The Bible in Spain, Volume 1"" and ""The Journeys, Adventures, and Imprisonments of an Englishman in an Attempt to Circulate the Scriptures in the Peninsula"". ""The Bible in Spain"" is a travelogue that chronicles Borrow's experiences in Spain during the 1830s, where he worked as a Bible salesman. The book provides a fascinating insight into Spanish culture, history, and religion, and documents Borrow's encounters with various characters, including gypsies, bandits, and priests.""The Journeys, Adventures, and Imprisonments of an Englishman in an Attempt to Circulate the Scriptures in the Peninsula"" is an account of Borrow's attempts to distribute bibles in Portugal and Spain during the early 19th century. The book details his travels through the Iberian Peninsula, his encounters with various individuals, and his experiences with the Catholic Church and the Inquisition.Overall, this volume provides a unique and captivating glimpse into the life and travels of George Borrow, a renowned author and adventurer of the 19th century.This is a new release of the original 1923 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
