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George Borrow
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
"The Bible in Spain, Vol. 1 [of 2]" by George Borrow is a travel book published in 1843. Borrow recounts his adventures as a Bible salesman traversing Spain during the turbulent Carlist Civil War from 1835 to 1838. Facing opposition from the Catholic Church and politicians, he navigates encounters with everyone from prime ministers to beggars, Gypsies to crypto-Jews. His mission to distribute Spanish New Testaments leads to imprisonment, illness, and ultimately suppression, all while capturing vivid portraits of a wild, diverse Spain.
George Borrow
The Bible in Spain Or, the Journeys, Adventures, and Imprisonments of an Englishman, in an Attempt to Circulate the Scriptures in the Peninsula
"The Bible in Spain" by George Borrow is a travel book published in 1843. It chronicles Borrow's adventurous journey through Spain as a Bible salesman during the turbulent Carlist Civil War of 1835-1838. Facing fierce opposition from the Catholic Church and authorities, he navigates dangerous terrain, encounters everyone from prime ministers to gypsies, opens an illegal bookshop, and lands briefly in prison. This vivid account blends evangelical mission with romantic adventure, offering intimate portraits of a diverse cast of Spaniards during a dramatic period in Spanish history.
George Borrow
The Bible in Spain, Vol. 2 [of 2] Or, the Journeys, Adventures, and Imprisonments of an Englishman in an Attempt to Circulate the Scriptures in the Peninsula
"The Bible in Spain, Vol. 2 [of 2]" by George Borrow is a travel book published in 1843. Borrow recounts his adventures as a Bible salesman traveling through Spain during the Carlist Civil War from 1835 to 1838. Facing opposition from the Catholic Church and authorities, he negotiates with prime ministers, distributes Spanish translations of the New Testament, opens an illegal bookshop, and encounters a vivid array of Spaniards—from beggars to Gypsies to crypto-Jews. His mission leads to imprisonment, illness, and eventual expulsion from Spain.
George Borrow
La Biblia en España, Tomo I (de 3) O viajes, aventuras y prisiones de un inglés en su intento de difundir las Escrituras por la Península
"La Biblia en España, Tomo I (de 3)" by George Borrow is a travel book published in 1843. It chronicles Borrow's adventures as a Bible salesman traversing Spain during the tumultuous Carlist Civil War from 1835 to 1838. Facing opposition from the Catholic Church and political authorities, he encounters prime ministers, beggars, Gypsies, and crypto-Jews while attempting to distribute Spanish translations of the New Testament. His journey includes imprisonment, illness, and colorful confrontations that reveal a Spain caught between tradition and change.
George Borrow
La Biblia en España, Tomo II (de 3) O viajes, aventuras y prisiones de un inglés en su intento de difundir las Escrituras por la Península
"La Biblia en España, Tomo II (de 3)" by George Borrow is a travel book published in 1843. It recounts Borrow's adventures as a Bible salesman traveling through Spain during the Carlist Civil War from 1835 to 1838. Facing opposition from the Catholic Church and authorities, he navigates encounters with prime ministers, Gypsies, crypto-Jews, and beggars while attempting to distribute Spanish New Testaments. His journey includes imprisonment, illness, and ultimately suppression of his mission, offering vivid portraits of Spanish society during a turbulent period.
George Borrow
La Biblia en España, Tomo III (de 3) O viajes, aventuras y prisiones de un inglés en su intento de difundir las Escrituras por la Península
"La Biblia en España, Tomo III (de 3)" by George Borrow is a travel book published in 1843. This volume recounts Borrow's adventurous journey through Spain as a Bible salesman during the turbulent Carlist Civil War of 1835-1838. Facing fierce opposition from the Catholic Church and political authorities, he navigates encounters with ministers, gypsies, beggars, and crypto-Jews while attempting to distribute Spanish translations of scripture. His mission leads to imprisonment, official suppression, and ultimately exile, capturing a vivid portrait of wild, romantic Spain.
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