The Bible In Spain - George Borrow - Bog

The Bible in Spain is a travelogue written by George Borrow, a British author and translator, and published in 1843. The book describes his travels through Spain in the early 19th century, during which he distributed Bibles and other religious literature to the Spanish people. Borrow's journey takes him through various regions of Spain, including Madrid, Toledo, Seville, and Granada. Along the way, he encounters a diverse cast of characters, including gypsies, bandits, and priests, and provides detailed descriptions of their customs and way of life. The book also offers insights into the political and social climate of Spain during this time, including the influence of the Catholic Church and the ongoing conflict between the central government and regional factions. Throughout the book, Borrow reflects on his own religious beliefs and the role of Christianity in Spanish society. He also provides commentary on the Spanish language and culture, and his experiences learning to speak and read Spanish. Overall, The Bible in Spain is a fascinating and insightful account of a British traveler's experiences in Spain during the early 19th century, offering a unique perspective on the country's history, culture, and religious traditions.My friend told me that these heights were favourite stations of robbers. Some two years since, a band of six mounted banditti remained there three days, and plundered whomsoever approached from either quarter: their horses, saddled and bridled, stood picqueted at the foot of the trees, and two scouts, one for each eminence, continually sat in the topmost branches and gave notice of the approach of travellers.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.