The Bible in Spain, Vol. 1 [of 2] by George Borrow

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Author Borrow, George, 1803-1881
Editor Burke, Ulick Ralph, 1845-1895
Editor Greene, Herbert W. (Herbert Wilson), 1857-1933
Title The Bible in Spain, Vol. 1 [of 2]
Or, the Journeys, Adventures, and Imprisonments of an Englishman in an Attempt to Circulate the Scriptures in the Peninsula
Credits Transcribed from the 1896 John Murray edition by David Price
Summary "The Bible in Spain, Vol. 1 [of 2]" by George Borrow is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book narrates Borrow's adventures as he travels through the Iberian Peninsula on a mission for the Bible Society to distribute the Scriptures. The narrative provides insights into the socio-political landscape of Spain and Portugal during a period fraught with religious and cultural tensions. The opening of the work sets the stage for Borrow's journey, beginning with a dramatic event at sea as he arrives at Lisbon. He recounts his first impressions of the city, marked by a mix of admiration and disappointment. Borrow describes the challenges he faces upon arrival, including bureaucratic hassles at customs and the difficulties in finding accommodation. As he prepares to embark on his mission, he reflects on the overall state of education and the people's ignorance of the Scriptures, setting a backdrop of both personal exploration and broader religious inquiry that will underpin his experiences in the ensuing chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DP: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Spain, Portugal
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Spain -- Description and travel
Subject Borrow, George, 1803-1881 -- Travel -- Spain
Subject Spain -- History -- 19th century
Category Text
EBook-No. 35642
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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